Easy Meatball Recipe

Easy Meatball Recipe

from iheartnaptime.net
30 min
5 servings

These are the best oven baked meatballs! So easy to make, juicy and flavorful. They're perfect for appetizers, meatballs subs or on top of spaghetti.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound 80% lean ground beef ((could sub with half ground pork))
  • 1 large egg (, beaten)
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh Italian flat leaf parsley (, optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray. 

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, combine the meat, egg, breadcrumbs, cheese, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and parsley, if using.

  3. 3

    Use a medium cookie scoop or spoon to scoop the meat mixture. Form into 1 1/2-inch balls and place on the baking sheet. 

  4. 4

    Bake uncovered 17 to 20 minutes, or until no longer pink in the middle. Turn halfway through, so the bottoms don't brown. 

  5. 5

    Simmer meatballs with marinara sauce, if desired, for 10 minutes.