Description
Delicious and easy-to-make meatballs made with ground meat and creamy ricotta, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground meat (beef, pork, or a mix)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, ricotta cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is well integrated.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs of your preferred size.
- Heat a generous splash of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the meatballs to the skillet and cook them for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are browned on all sides and thoroughly cooked.
- Serve these delightful meatballs hot, and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different meats and cheeses. Fresh herbs like parsley or basil can enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: meatballs, ricotta, ground meat, easy dinners