Baked Meatball Recipe

Best Ever (Easy) Baked Meatballs

Baked Meatballs that are some of the best ever meatballs in the history of all meatballs! Such a simple and easy meatball recipe. Very tender and flavorful!

Prep: 20min

Total: 35min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 40 kcal, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Protein 5.1 g, Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 0.7 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Sodium 156 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0.5 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup onion (finely chopped)
• 1/4 cup dried bread crumbs
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (finely grated)
• 3 Tbsp. ketchup
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 Tbsp. parsley (minced (or about 1/2 Tbsp. dried))

Instruction:

1. Preheat oven to 400ºF. Spray a large cookie sheet with cooking spray.
2. Mix together onion, bread crumbs, garlic, egg, cheese, ketchup, salt, pepper and parsley in a large mixing bowl.
3. Add in ground beef and mix gently until combined. Do not overwork. Form into 1-inch balls and place on prepared cookie sheet.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until meatballs are browned and cooked through.

Oven Baked Meatballs + Video

Our oven baked meatballs are so tender and juicy – the best you’ll ever have! Skip the mess of pan frying- make this baked meatball recipe!

Prep: 10min

Total: 30min

Yield: 18

Serving Size: 1 meatball

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 meatball, calories 59 kcal, Fat 2 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Carbohydrate 3 g, Sugar 1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Sodium 162 mg, unSaturated Fat 2 g

Ingredients:

• 1 pound lean ground beef (I use 88%)
• 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/2 small yellow onion (grated (or minced))
• 2 tablespoons marinara sauce
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary (or dried (see notes))
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or dried (see notes))
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (or dried (see notes))
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
• 1 large egg (slightly beaten)

Instruction:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix well, but do not over mix or you will have tough meatballs.
3. Using a 2 tablespoon scoop, portion out meat and place on baking sheet. After all meatballs have been scooped onto tray, roll into balls and place back onto the baking sheet.TIP: If you lightly coat your hands with olive oil before rolling the meatballs, they will form better and crack less.
4. Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until the meatballs are browned and cooked through.
5. Remove and transfer to sauce or serve immediately.

Baked Meatballs

If you’re looking for your next quick and easy family favorite, look no further! These Baked Meatballs are super simple and so delicious!

Prep: 20min

Total: 45min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 392 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 25 g, Saturated Fat 10 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Sodium 757 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, Trans Fat 1 g, unSaturated Fat 12 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup Italian breadcrumbs
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/2 yellow onion (minced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons freshly minced parsley
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
• 1 large egg (slightly beaten)
• 1 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 pounds 80/20 ground beef
• Cooking spray (avocado, canola, or olive oil)

Instruction:

1. Preheat the oven to 400° and have ready two rimmed baking sheets lined with nonstick aluminum foil.
2. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine bread crumbs and milk. Stir until crumbs have absorbed the milk. Add the minced onion, garlic, parsley, Parmesan, egg, Kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir once more to thoroughly combine. Add the ground beef and gently mix to combine.
3. With damp hands, roll about 2 tablespoons-worth of the meatball mixture into a ball and place on the baking sheets, placing each meatball at least 1″ apart. Lightly spritz the meatballs with cooking oil.
4. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until properly cooked through. Allow to cool slightly, serve and enjoy!

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