Healthy Meatballs Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds 96% lean ground beef
• 3/4 cup freshly grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
• 1 cup italian bread crumbs
• 2 eggs (whisked)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley (finely chopped)
• 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup lukewarm water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (For searing the meatballs)
• 2 jars of your favorite marinara sauce

Steps

1. 1

   In a large bowl add all ingredients (except olive oil and marinara sauce) and combine with your hands until everything is mixed through.

2. 2

   Shape into 1 inch meatballs.

3. 3

   Heat a large pot or skillet over medium high heat.

4. 4

   Sear meatballs in two batches using 1 tablespoon of olive oil each time. Turn the meatballs about 3 times and cook them 2 minutes per side.

5. 5

   Remove from heat and set aside on a plate. Repeat this process until all meatballs are cooked.

6. 6

   On the same pot or skillet, add the marinara sauce and deglaze until all of the brown bits from the meat blend into the sauce.

7. 7

   Return the meatballs to the pot and cook for an additional 30 to 45 minutes until soft.

8. 8

   Serve warm.