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Juicy pan-seared meatballs glazed in a golden garlic butter sauce in a skillet
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Garlic Butter Meatballs

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 485kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large eg g
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic , minced and divided
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon sal t
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, panko, egg, 3 cloves of minced garlic, parsley, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
  • Mix by hand until just combined and form into approximately 16 one-inch meatballs.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a light coating of oil.
  • Add meatballs to the skillet and sear for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally until browned on all sides and cooked through.
  • Remove meatballs from the skillet and transfer to a plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet, scraping up any browned bits.
  • Add the remaining 3 cloves of minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the melted butter and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Stir in the lemon juice to emulsify the sauce.
  • Return the meatballs to the skillet and toss continuously for 2 minutes to coat them in the garlic butter.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.