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Creamy Dreamy Meatballs & Pepper Skillet

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A quick and comforting skillet dinner featuring pan-seared meatballs in a creamy pepper sauce, perfect for weeknight meals.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Meatball Mixture
  • 1 lb ground beef (or beef/pork blend) Pork adds juiciness.
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (Panko works for a lighter texture)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (freshly grated is best)
  • 1 whole egg
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Plus extra for garnish.
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
Cooking Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For frying meatballs.
  • 1 cup bell peppers, sliced Any color; a mix looks pretty.
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, parsley, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a bowl. Mix gently until just combined.
  2. Form the mixture into 12–14 golf-ball-sized meatballs.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs in a single layer and brown on all sides, about 6–8 minutes total.
  2. Transfer the browned meatballs to a plate and lower the heat to medium.
  3. Add sliced bell peppers to the skillet and sauté for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened.
  4. Stir in heavy cream, garlic powder, and onion powder. Bring sauce to a gentle simmer.
  5. Return meatballs to the skillet, spoon sauce over them, and simmer for 4–6 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and meatballs are cooked through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

For a variety, add crushed red pepper flakes for spice or stir in crushed tomatoes for a tomato-cream version. Cooked meatballs can also be baked instead of fried.
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