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Classic Meat Balls

Name: Classic Meat Balls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound lb Ground beef (preferably 80% lean); 1/2 cup cup Breadcrumbs (preferably fresh for better texture); 1/4 cup cup Parmesan cheese (finely grated); 1 Egg (lightly beaten); 2 cloves Garlic (minced); 2 tablespoons tbsp Fresh parsley (finely chopped); 1 teaspoon tsp Salt; 1/2 teaspoon tsp Black pepper (freshly ground); 2 tablespoons tbsp Olive oil (for cooking)

These Classic Meat Balls are juicy, flavorful, and perfect as an appetizer. The blend of beef, Parmesan, and herbs creates a mouthwatering experience that will leave you craving for more.

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🤖 AI-Generated Recipe 🧪 Cook at Your Own Adventure Italian ai-generated experimental community-tested

🎯 This is AI cooking. We're here to have fun. Let's see what happens!

Our AI chef has whipped up this recipe using its digital imagination. It might be brilliant, it might be... interesting. That's the adventure! We believe cooking should be playful, experimental, and a little chaotic.

AI Confidence Level:

83% "This should work... probably!"

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Total Time 50 minutes

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Difficulty Medium

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Servings 5

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Category Appetizers

🥘 Ingredients (AI's Shopping List)

✨ The AI has assembled this ingredient list. It's probably right... mostly!

1 pound lb Ground beef (preferably 80% lean)
1/2 cup cup Breadcrumbs (preferably fresh for better texture)
1/4 cup cup Parmesan cheese (finely grated)
1 Egg (lightly beaten)
2 cloves Garlic (minced)
2 tablespoons tbsp Fresh parsley (finely chopped)
1 teaspoon tsp Salt
1/2 teaspoon tsp Black pepper (freshly ground)
2 tablespoons tbsp Olive oil (for cooking)

🔧 Equipment

Required:

Baking sheet
Parchment paper
Large skillet

⏰ Timing

Prep Time: 20 min

Cook Time: 30 min

Total Time: 50 min

👩‍🍳 Instructions (The AI's Game Plan)

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1

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

⏱️ 5 min (ish) 🌡️ 400°F

AI Wisdom: Ensures the oven is properly heated before baking.
2

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

⏱️ 8 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Mix gently to avoid compacting the meat.
3

Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter.

⏱️ 10 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Use slightly wet hands to prevent sticking.
4

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 2 minutes per side.

⏱️ 12 min (ish) 🌡️ Medium heat

AI Wisdom: Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure even browning.
5

Transfer the browned meatballs to the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until cooked through.

⏱️ 12 min (ish) 🌡️ 400°F

AI Wisdom: Check for an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) for doneness.
6

Serve hot with your favorite sauce or as desired.

AI Wisdom: Enjoy the classic meatball goodness!

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Created on December 21, 2025

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