Description
This is the best baked meatballs recipe! Packed with flavor, tender and juicy meatballs are oven-baked for a healthier, easy dinner option.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ lb ground pork
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely grated
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, milk, garlic, grated onion, parsley, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Using your hands or a cookie scoop, roll the mixture into 1 ½-inch meatballs and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C).
- Serve with marinara sauce, pasta, or use in sandwiches and soups.
Notes
- For extra moist meatballs, soak breadcrumbs in milk before mixing.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Freeze uncooked meatballs for up to 3 months for quick meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg