Description
Discover how to make delicious pumpkin spice meatballs that are perfect for fall gatherings. Learn the secret to savory and sweet flavors in every bite!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (450 g)
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs (60 g)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (25 g)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree (60 ml)
- 1 teaspoon salt (5 g)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (1 g)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (2 g)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder (2 g)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (2 g)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (1 g)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (1 g)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (0.5 g)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
- 1/2 cup beef broth (120 ml)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, and Parmesan cheese.
- Add the egg and pumpkin puree to the beef mixture.
- Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Sprinkle in ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
- Mix the ingredients until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch (2.5 cm) meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Add the meatballs to the skillet in a single layer.
- Cook the meatballs until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- Pour chicken broth over the meatballs in the skillet.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Thoroughly mix the ingredients for even flavor distribution.
- Check meatball internal temperature with a meat thermometer for safe consumption.
- Enhance flavor by using beef broth instead of chicken broth for baking.
