Meatballs in Sauce
Juicy homemade meatballs simmered in a rich, savory tomato sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or served as appetizers with toothpicks.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 25g
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 0.5 cup breadcrumbs, 1 egg, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 0.5 tsp salt. Mix with your hands until just combined, about 1 minute.
- 2
Roll the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs, about 12 total. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the meatballs in a single layer.
- 3
Cook the meatballs for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through (no pink inside).
- 4
Pour 2 cups marinara sauce over the meatballs. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, until the sauce is hot and slightly thickened.
- 5
Serve the meatballs with sauce, optionally with toothpicks for appetizers.
Tools you’ll need
- Large bowl
- Large skillet
- Measuring cups and spoons
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