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Homestyle Meat Balls

Name: Homestyle Meat Balls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 7 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound lb Ground beef (preferably 80% lean for juicier meatballs); 1/2 cup cup Breadcrumbs (fresh breadcrumbs work best for 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 Homestyle Meat Balls are a classic appetizer featuring juicy ground beef mixed with savory Parmesan, garlic, and herbs. Perfectly browned and baked to perfection, they are tender on the inside with a crispy crust, making them a crowd-pleasing favorite for any occasion.

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🤖 AI-Generated Recipe 🧪 Cook at Your Own Adventure Italian dairy-free

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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:

85% "This should work... probably!"

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Total Time 45 minutes

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Difficulty Medium

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Servings 7

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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 for juicier meatballs)
1/2 cup cup Breadcrumbs (fresh breadcrumbs work best for 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: 25 min

Total Time: 45 min

👩‍🍳 Instructions (The AI's Game Plan)

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1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

⏱️ 5 min (ish) 🌡️ 375°F

AI Wisdom: Ensure the oven is fully preheated before baking.
2

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.

⏱️ 8 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Overmixing can result in tough meatballs.
3

Divide the mixture and shape into 12 meatballs. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.

⏱️ 10 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: For uniform size, you can use an ice cream scoop.
4

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, working in batches if needed.

⏱️ 12 min (ish) 🌡️ Medium heat

AI Wisdom: Browning adds flavor and texture to the meatballs.
5

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

⏱️ 12 min (ish) 🌡️ 375°F

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

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Created on December 21, 2025

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