Baked Italian Meatballs
A classic recipe great for busy weeknights. These Italian meatballs are easy to make and packed with savory flavor. Baked in the oven until juicy, these meatballs are both comforting and filling.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs (you can use gluten-free for gluten allergy)
- ⅔ cup milk
- 1 lb ground beef 80% to 85% lean
- 1 large egg beaten
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- ¼ medium onion finely grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon freshly chopped parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk, and let them rest for 5 minutes.
- Gently combine the ground beef, egg, Parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, and parsley with the breadcrumb mixture. Be careful not to overmix it!
- Using a 1-inch cookie scoop, portion out the meatballs and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.Tip: Wet your hands with a little water to make the meatballs less sticky.
- Bake the meatballs for 20 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Let them cool slightly after removing them from the oven. Serve warm and enjoy!
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Notes
- Take care not to overmix the meatballs as you combine the ingredients. Overmixing can result in a tougher texture.
- If you’re manually rolling the balls to portion them, wet your hands with a bit of water so that they’re less sticky.
- Make sure to portion the meatballs evenly so that they’re all the same size. This ensures that they bake evenly.
- Use a meat thermometer to check that the meatballs are cooked through. You want them at a temperature of 165F.
- The recipe makes 24 meatballs.
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 569mg | Potassium: 341mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 196IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 2mg
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