Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Italian Meatballs Chimichurri Sauce: A Flavor Explosion Recipe, a dish that masterfully blends the heartiness of savory beef meatballs with the vibrant freshness of chimichurri sauce. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe promises a culinary adventure that will have everyone asking for seconds. The juicy beef meatballs can be simmered in your favorite tomato sauce or baked to perfection and are generously topped with zesty chimichurri, making it a meal that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs Ground Beef
- 0.5 lb Ground Beef
- 1 cup Fresh Breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/4 cup Finely Chopped Fresh Parsley
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 large Egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon Dried Basil
- 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (for browning)
- 1 cup Packed Fresh Parsley Leaves
- 1/2 cup Packed Fresh Cilantro Leaves
- 1/4 cup Fresh Oregano Leaves
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Red Apple Vinegar
- 1/2 cup Olive Oil (extra virgin)
- 1/4 cup Finely Chopped Red Onion
- 1–2 Red Chilies, seeded and finely chopped (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, gently combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, minced garlic, egg, milk, oregano, basil, optional red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Do not overmix.
- Wet your hands with cold water and roll the mixture into balls, approximately 1.5–2 tablespoons each.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the meatballs on all sides for about 8–10 minutes.
- Choose either to simmer the meatballs in your favorite tomato sauce until cooked through or bake them in the oven at 375°F for 20-25 minutes.
- Prepare the chimichurri by blending parsley, cilantro, oregano, garlic, red apple vinegar, olive oil, red onion, and red chilies in a food processor until finely chopped.
- Allow the chimichurri to rest for at least 15 minutes before serving over the meatballs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball (approx. 70g)
- Calories: 182
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg