Name: Marry Me Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 large egg; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced (for sauce); 1 cup chicken broth; 3/4 cup heavy cream; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional); 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Description

Looking for a dish that’s as cozy as a warm hug and as indulgent as a night out? These *Marry Me Meatballs* are everything you love about comfort food—tender beef meatballs bathed in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce that feels like pure luxury on a plate. It’s a simple, flavorful one-pan dinner recipe that transforms ground beef into something unforgettable. Whether you’re planning a quick weeknight meal, a romantic date night, or something special for Sunday dinner, these juicy meatballs deliver every single time. Perfect for those looking for easy dinner ideas, hearty comfort food, or rich yet simple weeknight meals.

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef

1/2 cup breadcrumbs

1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 large egg

1 tsp Italian seasoning

3/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

2 tbsp olive oil

1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced (for sauce)

1 cup chicken broth

3/4 cup heavy cream

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until just combined.

2. Shape the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs.

3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, then set aside.

4. In the same skillet, sauté sun-dried tomatoes and garlic until fragrant.

5. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.

6. Return the meatballs to the skillet and cook uncovered for 10–15 minutes until cooked through and sauce thickens.

7. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Avoid overmixing the meat mixture to keep the meatballs tender.

If your sauce gets too thick, add a splash of broth or cream to loosen it.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion (~3–4 meatballs)
Calories: 430
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 580mg
Fat: 34g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 9g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 110mg