Easy Meatball Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
235 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Easy Meatball Recipe
Description
This Easy Meatball Recipe uses a mix of lean ground beef and pork combined with seasoned breadcrumbs soaked in milk for moisture. Onion, parsley, grated Parmesan, egg, and seasonings like garlic powder and Italian seasoning bind the mixture into flavorful meatballs. The meat mixture is gently combined to avoid toughness.
The mixture is portioned into roughly 48 small meatballs and baked on a parchment-lined sheet at 400°F until they reach 160°F internally. Baking yields evenly cooked meatballs with a tender interior and a lightly browned exterior. The recipe allows serving with tomato sauce, which enhances moisture and flavor.
These meatballs can be frozen either before or after baking for up to 4 months, making them convenient for meal prep. Reheating methods include simmering frozen cooked meatballs in water or sauce to heat thoroughly without drying them out.
To achieve milder onion flavor, the onion can be softened in butter before mixing, or replaced with onion powder. Adjust cooking times when baking from frozen meatballs to ensure proper doneness. These options provide flexibility in preparation and storage.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 pound ground pork or additional ground beef, lean
- ½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
- ⅓ cup milk
- ¼ cup onion see note, or ½ teaspoon onion powder, finely diced
- ¼ cup parsley or 1 tablespoon dried parsley, chopped, fresh
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning optional
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt more to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, add beef, pork, breadcrumbs, milk, onion, parsley, parmesan cheese, egg, and seasonings. Gently mix until combined.
- Shape the meat mixture into 48 meatballs, approximately 1 ½ tablespoons each, and place on the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until the meatballs reach 160°F.
- Serve with tomato sauce if desired.
Notes
- Soften onion in butter before mixing for a milder flavor or replace with ½ teaspoon onion powder.
- Mix cooked meatballs into pasta sauce and simmer 3-4 minutes to combine flavors.
- Freeze baked or raw meatballs on a tray, then store in freezer bags for up to 4 months.
- Add 6-10 minutes to baking time for raw frozen meatballs and ensure an internal temperature of 160°F.
- Reheat cooked frozen meatballs by simmering with water in a covered skillet until hot, adding water as needed.
- Warm cooked meatballs in pasta sauce with water by simmering 15-20 minutes for thorough heating.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4meatballs | |
| Calories | 235 | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 256mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 174IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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