Meatball Bites
🧾 Ingredients:
🍖 Meatballs:
500 g (1 lb) ground beef (or beef + lamb mix)
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
🍅 Sauce (optional but recommended):
2 cups marinara or tomato sauce
1 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp dried basil or oregano
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Prep the mixture
In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk → let soak 2–3 minutes
In a large bowl, mix:
Ground meat
Soaked breadcrumbs
Egg
Garlic & onion
Parmesan, parsley
All spices
Mix gently until just combined - Shape the meatballs
Roll into small bite-sized balls (about 1–1.5 inches / 2–3 cm) - Cook
Option A – Bake (easier):
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F)
Place on lined tray
Bake 15–18 minutes until cooked through
Option B – Pan fry (more flavor):
Heat olive oil in a pan
Cook meatballs, turning to brown all sides (8–10 minutes) - Make the sauce (optional)
Heat olive oil, sauté garlic
Add tomato sauce and herbs
Simmer 5–10 minutes
Add cooked meatballs and toss
✨ Tips:
Don’t overmix → keeps them tender
Add a little grated onion for extra juiciness
Use a small scoop for evenly sized bites
For cheesy bites: stuff with mozzarella cubes 🧀