Easy Skillet Meatballs
232kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1 large yellow onion finely minced
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp caraway seeds
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix beef, bread crumbs, eggs, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, caraway seeds and red pepper flakes. Use your hands to combine everything.
- Form meatballs by rolling 1 to 1-1/2 tablespoons of beef mixture into a ball with your palms. Have a parchment -lined baking pan ready to set all of the rolled meatballs onto before frying.
- Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. When oil is shimmering, work in batches to add the meatballs and cook on all sides until fully browned thru, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- When done, remove the meatballs from the pan with a slotted spoon. Use meatballs right away, or freeze for future meals.
To Freeze:
- Place cooked meatballs on baking sheet. Freeze uncovered for 1 hour. Remove meatballs from pan to plastic freezer bags or containers. Label and freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving5meatballsCalories232kcalCarbohydrates8gProtein27gFat9gSaturated Fat3gCholesterol123mgSodium444mgPotassium454mgFiber1gSugar1gVitamin A114IUVitamin C2mgCalcium40mgIron3mg
Notes
The frozen meatballs should be used within 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before using.
Recipe will make about 40 meatballs.