Easy Meatball Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
490 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Meatball Recipe
Description
The Easy Meatball Recipe uses ground beef mixed with breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese, which helps bind the meat while adding richness. Garlic and Italian seasoning enhance the depth of flavor, complemented by salt and pepper for seasoning balance. The meatballs are shaped into uniform 1 to 2 inch balls and baked on a cookie sheet at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway to ensure even cooking. Baking instead of frying provides a simpler preparation and cleaner finish. The result is tender meatballs with a nicely browned exterior suitable for various serving options.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, Italian Seasoning, and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Mix with your hands until combined.
- Form into 1 or 2 inch meatballs, into 24 meatballs.
- Place on a cookie sheet - Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 490 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 490kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 755mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 451mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 65IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 164mg | 16% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.