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Classic Meatballs

Easy all beef meatballs baked in the oven and packed with flavor from fresh and dried herbs, breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. With a very special secret ingredient!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 140 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

  • 1 kg ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 yellow onions, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup dried parmesan
  • 1/4 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 heaped teaspoon Italian seasoning (or a mix of dried basil, dried oregano and dried parsley)
  • 1 pinch red chili flakes
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

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  1.  Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the finely diced onion and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, When it starts to soften, add the garlic and continue to cook until golden brown and soft. Set aside to cool.
  2. Heat oven to 220 C (425 F). Line  baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, place all the ingredients (including the sauteed onion/garlic mixture). Knead with your hands (great time to use rubber gloves) until thoroughly combined. Roll into meatball sized balls and place each ball on the parchment lined baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring the meatballs around halfway through. You'll bake until you cut into one and you see it's cooked throgh and the outside is golden brown.
  5. Use immediately, or store for 3-4 days in the fridge or 3-4 months in the freezer. To freeze, first freeze them on a baking tray until they are frozen then place them in a freezer bag to avoid sticking.

Notes

  • You can use a mix of meats (1/2 beef 1/2 lamb)
  • Meatball size is up to you! You will just have to cook more or less depending on size- your best indicator is cutting into the meatballs and making sure they are cooked.

Nutrition Information

Calories 140kcal (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 140

% Daily Value*

Calories 140kcal 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.