Italian Beef Meatballs in Marinara
Beef

Italian Beef Meatballs in Marinara

★★★★½ (4.7)

Tender, herby beef meatballs are browned then simmered directly in a simple marinara sauce so they soak up flavor while staying juicy inside. Serve them over spaghetti or piled onto a toasted roll for a meatball sub.

25 min Prep
40 min Cook
65 min Total
4 to 6 Servings
  • Simmering in the sauce keeps meatballs juicy while they finish cooking
  • Freezer-friendly for an easy future weeknight meal
  • Works equally well over pasta or in a sub roll
  • 1.5 lb ground beef (85% lean)
  • 3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • +11 more ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon fresh herbs
  1. In a small bowl, combine 3/4 cup breadcrumbs with 1/3 cup whole milk and let it sit for 5 minutes until the breadcrumbs absorb the liquid and turn into a soft paste.

Continue simmering until the sauce reduces and coats the back of a spoon.

Rest the dish for five minutes before serving with your favorite side.

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