Description
Hearty Italian-style Baked Meatballs bring comfort and rich flavor to your dinner table. Perfectly seasoned and tender, these meatballs promise a delightful meal you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 0.5 pound ground pork
Dairy and Binding:
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup milk
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 onion, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or light grease to ensure easy meatball release.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, gently combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, onion, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, and milk. Blend ingredients thoroughly but avoid overmixing to maintain tender texture.
- Using hands or a scoop, form uniform meatballs approximately 1.5 inches in diameter, carefully arranging them with consistent spacing on the prepared baking sheet.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 18-20 minutes, rotating the sheet midway to ensure even browning and guarantee the meatballs reach a safe internal temperature of 160°F.
- Once golden and fully cooked, remove meatballs from the oven and let them rest for 2-3 minutes to allow juices to redistribute, enhancing overall flavor and moisture.
- Serve immediately alongside marinara sauce, atop pasta, or as part of your preferred culinary presentation, enjoying the rich, savory result of your careful preparation.
Notes
- Use a meat mixture with both beef and pork for richer flavor and juicier texture that keeps meatballs tender and moist.
- Avoid overmixing the meat blend to prevent dense, tough meatballs; gently combine ingredients until just incorporated.
- Include breadcrumbs and milk to help bind the mixture and create a softer, more delicate meatball that won’t crumble during cooking.
- Consider using a small cookie scoop or ice cream scoop for uniformly sized meatballs that cook evenly and look professionally prepared.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg