25-Minute Baked Ground Beef Meatballs
Classic homemade meatballs are a staple in our home! Broiled or oven baked, these lightly seasoned ground beef meatballs are juicy, tender and take just 25 minutes to prepare. Can't beat that! Serve the meatballs with spaghetti for a quick pasta dinner the whole family will love! Meatball recipe is freezer-friendly.
Ingredients
- 2 lbsground beef (we recommend 80/20)
- 2 largeeggs
- ½ cupbreadcrumbs (see note (add 1 cup breadrcumbs for a more dense meatball))
- 2 tspgarlic powder
- 2 tsponion powder
- 2 tspkosher salt
- ½ tspfreshly ground black pepper
- thinly sliced fresh basil (optional, for serving)
Directions
- 1
Make the meatball mixture. If baking meatballs, preheat oven to 375F. Whisk 2 eggs in a mixing bowl, then place 2 lbs ground beef on top. Add ½ cup breadcrumbs, 2 tsp garlic powder, 2 tsp onion powder, 2 tsp Kosher salt, and ½ tsp black pepper. Use your hands to thoroughly combine (disposable kitchen gloves help!), trying hard not to overwork the meat. As soon as it's fully combined, stop.
- 2
Portion the meatballs. Use a standard 2 tablespoon cookie scoop to portion out equal size meatballs onto a rimmed baking sheet. Once formed, use your hands to gently roll them into uniform balls.
- 3
Cook the meatballs. To bake: cook meatballs in the center or top ⅓ of the oven for 12-14 minutes. To broil: place meatballs on the highest rack and broil on high for 10 minutes. For either cooking method, meatballs are done when an internal temperature of 155-160F is reached. Serve immediately with your favorite pasta, mashed potatoes, or polenta! Top with basil, if desired.