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Mini Meatball Marinara Bites


  • Author: Trusted Blog

Description

Delicious bite-sized meatballs smothered in marinara sauce, perfect for appetizers or a main dish.


Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Fresh basil for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
  5. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add marinara sauce and heat until warmed through.
  6. Add the cooked meatballs to the skillet and toss gently to coat with the marinara sauce.
  7. Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil if desired.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.