Description
Baked meatballs are a delicious and comforting dish, perfect for any occasion. With their juicy texture and savory flavor, these meatballs will transport you to nostalgic family dinners. Easy to prepare and versatile, they can be served with marinara sauce over pasta or enjoyed as an appetizer. This recipe guarantees a satisfying meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (panko or fresh)
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, garlic powder, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place on a greased baking sheet about an inch apart.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
- Serve warm with marinara sauce or enjoy as is.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg