Italian-Style Meatballs
These Italian-style meatballs are made with beef and flavoured with a zesty Italian seasoning and parmesan cheese. Whether you bake these or simmer them in a tomato sauce, these guys are the perfect topping for bowls of spaghetti and meatball subs.
Equipment
- 12" Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2/3 cup bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp cooking oil or fat
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF/190ºC (unless you finish the meatballs by simmering them in a sauce).
- Mix all of the ingredients together, save the cooking fat and season to taste.
- Heat the oil or fat in a 12" cast iron skillet.
- When the skillet is hot, sear the meatballs.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes. Alternatively, you can also finish the seared meatballs by simmering them in a tomato sauce for 20-30 minutes.
