Description
Succulent homemade Baked Meatballs deliver comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, blending Italian herbs with perfectly seasoned ground beef. Crispy exterior and juicy center promise a delightful meal that pulls family and friends around the table with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
- 0.5 pound (1/2 lb) ground pork
Cheese and Herbs:
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Other Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Meticulously prepare a baking surface by heating the oven to 400°F and arranging parchment paper on a sheet pan to prevent sticking.
- Create a flavor-packed mixture by gently combining ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, egg, milk, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring ingredients are incorporated without excessive handling.
- Craft uniform meatballs by rolling the seasoned mixture into consistent 1 ½-inch spheres, carefully positioning them with adequate spacing across the prepared baking sheet.
- Transform the raw meatballs into a savory dish by roasting in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, monitoring until they develop a golden-brown exterior and reach a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
- Complete the culinary experience by removing the meatballs from the oven and presenting them immediately alongside marinara sauce, pasta, or crusty bread for a delectable meal.
Notes
- Opt for a mix of ground meats like beef and pork to enhance flavor and texture, creating juicier meatballs with more depth.
- Avoid overmixing the meat mixture, which can lead to tough and dense meatballs; gently combine ingredients until just incorporated for tender results.
- Use a light touch when rolling meatballs to prevent compacting, ensuring a softer, more delicate final texture that melts in your mouth.
- For gluten-free options, substitute breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs without compromising the meatballs’ structural integrity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg