Homemade Beef Meatballs
Golden, juicy meatballs seasoned with garlic, fresh parsley, and a hint of Dijon mustard. A crowd-pleasing classic that comes together in minutes and works perfectly as a main dish or party snack.
🛒 Ingredients
15 servings
- 500 g (1 lb) ground beef or mixed pork and beef
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt, black pepper, and dried herbs to taste
- Oil for frying
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Directions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the ground meat with the chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, mustard, salt, pepper, and dried herbs. Mix until evenly seasoned.
- 2
Add the egg and flour, then knead the mixture thoroughly by hand until the flour is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
- 3
Shape into walnut-sized balls by rolling between lightly oiled palms.
- 4
Heat a generous drizzle of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the meatballs, turning regularly, for 10–12 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
💡 Chef's Tip
Cut one meatball open to check doneness — there should be no pink inside. You can also finish them for 5 minutes in a 180 °C (350 °F) oven after pan-frying to ensure even cooking with less oil.
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