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Easy Skillet Meatballs are savory bites of beef, onion, caraway seeds and spices that you can add to pasta, soups or sandwiches for an easy meal. Great for making ahead and freezing. #mustlovehomecooking

Easy Skillet Meatballs

Easy Skillet Meatballs are savory bites of beef, onion, caraway seeds and spices that you can add to pasta, soups or sandwiches for an easy meal. Great for making ahead and freezing.
3.17 from 48 votes
Prep Time :5 minutes
Cook Time :25 minutes
Total Time :30 minutes
Servings :8
Calories :232
Course :Dinner, Main Course

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.

Chef Tips

The frozen meatballs should be used within 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before using.
Recipe will make about 40 meatballs.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Easy Skillet Meatballs
Serving Size
 
5 meatballs
Amount per Serving
Calories
232
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Cholesterol
 
123
mg
41
%
Sodium
 
444
mg
19
%
Potassium
 
454
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
 
8
g
3
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
27
g
54
%
Vitamin A
 
114
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
40
mg
4
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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