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Easy Baked Meatballs
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tablespoon dried parsley)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, milk, egg, minced garlic, chopped onion, parsley, salt, pepper, oregano, and basil. Mix until all the ingredients are well combined.
- Form Meatballs: Use your hands or a small cookie scoop to form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are spaced evenly apart.
- Bake: Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until they are cooked through and no longer pink in the center. An internal temperature of 160°F (70°C) is recommended for ground beef.
- Serve: Remove the meatballs from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them on their own, with pasta, in a sub sandwich, or however you like!
Tips:
- Moisture: If your mixture seems too dry, add a bit more milk. If it seems too wet, add more breadcrumbs.
- Flavor Variations: Feel free to add other seasonings like crushed red pepper flakes for a bit of heat, or swap out the herbs for others you enjoy.
- Sauce: These meatballs go great with marinara sauce. Simply heat up your favorite marinara sauce and let the meatballs simmer in it for a few minutes before serving.
Enjoy your delicious baked meatballs!