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Easy Meatball Recipe

Add this basic, easy meatball recipe to your arsenal tonight! Moist and tender meatballs, baked to perfection in the oven that can be adapted and added to nearly any recipe.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
32 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 411 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion finely diced
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream or milk
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  2. In a small, nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Saute onion until browned and tender, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
  3. Add cooked onions to a large bowl with remaining ingredients. Stir until evenly combined. Divide mixture into even 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoon portions and roll to smooth. (A cookie scoop works great for this!)
  4. Place meatballs on prepared pan and bake 15-17 minutes or until browned and completely cooked. Remove meatballs (and any extra run off from the cooking process from the bottom of each meatball) and use as desired.

Notes

  • For an Italian Meatball, add in 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1 clove of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of dried basil and 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano.
  • For a Mexican Meatball, add in taco seasoning or 1 teaspoon cumin and 1 teaspoon chili powder.
  • For a Greek Meatball, add in 1/4 cup crumbled gets, 1 clove of minced garlic and 2 tablespoons chopped olives.

Nutrition Information

Calories 411kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 102mg (34%) Sodium 226mg (9%) Potassium 409mg (12%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 400IU (8%) Vitamin C 4.7mg (5%) Calcium 56mg (6%) Iron 2.9mg (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 411

% Daily Value*

Calories 411kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 102mg 34%
Sodium 226mg 9%
Potassium 409mg 9%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 400IU 8%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 5%
Calcium 56mg 6%
Iron 2.9mg 16%

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