Description
Savory Caramelized Onion Meatballs are a flavorful delight made with ground beef, caramelized onions, and a blend of spices, served in marinara sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, caramelized onion mixture, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Form the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through and browned.
- While the meatballs are baking, heat marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Once meatballs are done, add them to the marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes to combine flavors.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a healthier option, substitute ground turkey for ground beef.
- You can also add chopped spinach or grated zucchini to the meat mixture for added nutrition.
- Serve meatballs over spaghetti squash or zucchini noodles for a low-carb meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg