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    Home » Beef Recipes

    4 Ingredient Easy Meatballs

    Modified: Jul 19, 2022 · Published: Nov 18, 2019 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

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    When it comes to dinner ideas, these 4 Ingredient Easy Meatballs are one of the simplest meals to make during a hectic, rushed evening. Following this meatball recipe will help you spend less time cooking, and more time with your family while savoring a great meal.

    I was asked by Carusele to participate in the #LaurasLean campaign, sponsored by Laura’s Lean. Although I have been compensated, all opinions are my own.

    #ad I created these 4 Ingredient Easy Meatballs to help you spend less time cooking, and more time with your family while savoring a great meal. @LaurasLean #LaurasLean #NVREVR #noantibiotics #noaddedhormones #allnatural

    For another yummy recipe made with pasta and ground beef, try our Instant Pot Spaghetti And Meat Sauce Recipe. You'll love easy beef recipes like this one!

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    • Why these easy meatballs are awesome
    • Meatball ingredients
    • How to make this easy meatball recipe
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    Why these easy meatballs are awesome

    Coming from an Italian background, I have a lot of experience making meatballs. I have learned from my family that the key to delicious meatballs is using quality beef like Laura’s Lean 92% Ground Beef. Laura's Lean Beef is the perfect balance between taste and nutrition because it is a premium, better-for-you beef. You can find 92% ground beef, 96% ground beef and 92% beef patties at retail stores nationwide.

    Now, unlike most other “natural” beef, Laura’s Lean beef is a “Never Ever” offering, meaning that the protein is sourced from suppliers that raise their cattle without ever using added hormones or antibiotics and are always vegetarian fed.

    When it comes to Laura's Lean, lean is the name of the game. All products carrying Laura’s Lean claim must meet strict USDA standards to qualify as lean. What this means is that each 4oz serving of Laura’s Lean must contain less than 10g of fat, 4.5g or less of saturated fat and less than 95mg of cholesterol per 100g serving. Laura’s Lean 96% Ground Beef is certified through the American Heart Association heart check program and meets USDA standards for “ExtraLean”. This is beef that you can feel good serving to your family.

    Meatball ingredients

    • 92% Laura's Lean Ground Beef
    • Bread crumbs with Italian seasoning
    • Parmesan cheese
    • 1 egg
    ingredients for 4 ingredient meatballs

       

    How to make this easy meatball recipe

    Before you start making these easy meatballs, you'll want to preheat your own to 350 degrees. Grease a 24 count mini muffin tin and set it aside.

    making meatballs

    Add your Laura's Lean ground beef to a large mixing bowl.

    woman making meatballs

    Add breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and one extra large egg to the ground beef.

    meatball ingredients in a bowl

    Mix together to get all of the ingredients combined in the large bowl. Now it's time to roll your meatballs.

    meatball ingredients in a bowl

    If you have kids, this is a great step for them to help with. Just make sure they wash their hands after handling the beef.

    meatballs in a muffin tin

    Roll the meatballs into 1 inch to 1 ¼ inch diameter. If you want all of the meatballs to be of a uniform size, you can weigh them. The size that I made weighed ¼ oz each.

    rolling meatballs

    Place each meatball in the mini muffin tin that has been sprayed with cooking spray.

    placing meatballs in a muffin tin

    I cannot tell you how easy it is to make meatballs using a muffin tin. All credit goes to my husband. One day, I asked him to get dinner ready because I was out, and when I came home he had meatballs in the oven in a mini muffin tin. Since then, I never make meatballs without a muffin pan.

    meatballs in a muffin tin

    Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes at 350 degrees f until the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

    baking meatballs in a muffin tin

    At this point, what you do with your meatballs is up to you. You can serve them as an appetizer, or add them to a pasta sauce or marinara sauce and serve them with spaghetti.

    spaghetti and meatballs

    I love to serve this dish over pasta, sprinkled with some fresh Parmesan cheese. You can use any leftovers to make to make this Crockpot Meatball Subs Recipe.

    serving meatballs and spaghetti

    However you serve them, these meatballs will have your family asking for more. They are full of flavor thanks to starting with a high quality beef like Laura's Lean. No one will believe these meatballs were made with just 4 ingredients.

    spaghetti and meatballs with Parmesan cheese

    Trade up and try Laura's Lean today. Laura’s Lean 92% ground beef, 96% ground beef and 92% beef patties are the smart choice when grocery shopping. Take the guesswork out of your next shopping trip and pick up some Laura's Lean at retail stores nationwide.

    spaghetti and meatballs with Parmesan cheese
    spaghetti and meatballs

    📖 Recipe

    4 Ingredient Easy Meatballs

    Vicky
    I created these 4 Ingredient Easy Meatballs to help you spend less time cooking, and more time with your family while savoring a great meal.
    5 from 11 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 6
    Calories 185 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • 16 oz Laura's Lean 92% Ground Beef
    • ½ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
    • ½ cup Parmesan cheese
    • 1 egg extra large

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a mini muffin tin and set aside.
    • In a bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.
    • Roll meatballs 1 inch to 1 ¼ inch diameter. You can also weigh the meatballs, each one should be ¼ of an ounce.
    • Place each meatball into the mini muffin tin.
    • Bake for 20 minutes or until a thermometer placed in the meatball reads 165 degrees.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 22gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 327mgPotassium: 302mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 124IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 128mgIron: 2mg
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    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Frequently asked questions

    How do I store these 4 ingredient meatballs?

    You can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If you would like to freeze meatballs, place in a zip top bag and store in freezer for up to 3 months.

    How else can I season these easy meatballs?

    You can add minced garlic, and chopped onions and pepper to the meatball mixture. You can also add 2 tablespoons of parsley.

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    1. Michelle says

      November 18, 2019 at 11:24 am

      5 stars
      Love how simple these are, and that you can customize them for any recipe or eat them as is! So yummy

      Reply
      • Vicky says

        November 19, 2019 at 12:56 pm

        5 stars
        There is so much you can do with them! You can give them an Asian flair by making a sauce with Thai sweet chili sauce, soy sauce and rice vinegar.

        Reply
    2. Jessica Formicola says

      November 18, 2019 at 10:55 am

      5 stars
      I have all four ingredients already on hand, and I can't wait to try these delicious looking meatballs!

      Reply
      • Vicky says

        November 19, 2019 at 12:54 pm

        5 stars
        I hope you enjoy them! That is one I love about the recipe - I almost always have all the ingredients on hand.

        Reply
    3. Dannii says

      November 18, 2019 at 10:39 am

      5 stars
      You can't beat homemade meatballs and they are so easy to do too.

      Reply
      • Vicky says

        November 19, 2019 at 12:53 pm

        5 stars
        It is a classic dish from my childhood and my kids love it too.

        Reply
    4. Beth says

      November 18, 2019 at 10:26 am

      5 stars
      These look fabulous! My five year old asks for this meal at least 14 times a week (yep, she'd eat meatballs for breakfast)! With the holiday's upon us, easy recipes, like this one, help my week go smoothly!

      Reply
      • Vicky says

        November 19, 2019 at 12:52 pm

        5 stars
        Yes, this is a super kid friendly meal. Hope your little meatball love enjoys it!

        Reply
    5. Veena Azmanov says

      November 18, 2019 at 10:30 am

      5 stars
      Love your recipe, so easy and quick and definitely loved the baked meat ball option. I can top it up with so many awesome dishes.

      Reply
      • Vicky says

        November 19, 2019 at 12:53 pm

        5 stars
        So true. Once you make the basic meatball recipe you can add whatever type of sauce you'd like. They are great with barbecue sauce.

        Reply
    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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