Easy Baked Meatballs
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Easy Baked Meatballs
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Easy Baked Meatballs are made by mixing ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, black pepper, salt, egg, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, and lukewarm water to form moist meatballs. They are baked at high heat until cooked through. A simple marinara sauce of sautéed garlic, red pepper flakes, crushed tomatoes, and Italian seasoning accompanies the meatballs. This method yields flavorful meatballs with a balanced seasoning and a tender texture.
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The recipe begins by combining ground beef with seasoning powders, Italian herbs, salt, an egg for binding, grated Parmesan for flavor, breadcrumbs for texture, and water to keep the mixture moist. The mixture is gently combined to avoid toughness, then shaped into balls and baked on a lined sheet at 425°F until done.
While baking, a marinara sauce is prepared by lightly sautéing garlic and optional red pepper flakes, then adding crushed tomatoes, seasoning, salt, and sugar to balance acidity. The meatballs can be served topped with freshly grated Parmesan and the warm marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
For the Easy Baked Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 teaspoon salt (less if you prefer, but meat loves salt)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup water lukewarm
For the Easy Marinara Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, crushed
- 1 ounce crushed tomatoes canned
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Parmesan Cheese extra, for serving
Instructions
For the Easy Baked Meatballs:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees (F). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl combine ground meat, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, black pepper, salt, egg, cheese, and breadcrumbs. Slowly add the water, a few tablespoons at a time, mixing with your hands until everything is just combined. Don't over mix here or it'll make the meatballs tough. The mixture should be very moist but still hold its shape when rolled into meatballs.
- Using an ice cream scoop or large spoon, scoop about one tablespoon of meat into your palms and roll it into a ball. Place the ball on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with all of the meat.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven to bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until they're cooked though.
- While the meatballs bake, make your marinara!
For the Easy Marinara Sauce:
- Heat oil in a medium-sized pan over medium-low heat. Add in the garlic and sauté for one minute, or until the garlic is golden and fragrant. Add the crushed red pepper flakes, if using. Add in the crushed tomatoes, salt, sugar, and seasoning and stir well to combine. Simmer the sauce for at least 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- When meatballs are done cooking, add them to the sauce, stir to coat, and serve!
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