Baked Meatballs

So simple and so versatile, these Baked Meatballs can be used in so many ways! Serve them up with pasta, with your favorite sauce, or even as an appetizer. Plus, they can easily be frozen for a later use!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 18

Cook Time 12

Total Time 30

Servings meatballs

Calories 36kcal

Author Deborah Harroun

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
2 large eggs
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic minced
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, parmesan, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Use clean hands to gently mix everything together.
2 pounds ground beef, 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, 1 clove garlic, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Shape the mixture into 1 tablespoon sized meatballs. I find that this is easiest using a spring loaded scoop, and then going back with slightly wet hands to roll each one into a ball.
Place the meatballs on a rimmed baking sheet, placing them about 2 inches apart. You will need to do this on 2 pans.
Bake in the preheated oven until browned and cooked through, about 12 minutes, turning the meatballs about halfway through the cook time.

Notes

If you want to cook both trays of meatballs at the same time, I would suggest rotating them halfway through the cook time. You may need to add on a few extra minutes for them to cook through.

You can serve the meatballs right away, or they can easily be frozen for a later use. To freeze, place the cooked, cooled meatballs on a baking sheet and place in the freezer for about 30 minutes. Transfer the meatballs to a freezer safe container or freezer bag to store.

Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide. Nutrition is figured using 96% lean ground beef.

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