The Best Baked Meatballs
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
20 Meatballs
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Calories
88 kcal
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Course
Main Course
The Best Baked Meatballs
Description
The Best Baked Meatballs recipe uses lean ground beef mixed thoroughly with aromatics like minced garlic and dried basil, along with Worcestershire sauce for depth of flavor. Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs help bind and add richness, while milk keeps the meat tender. The mixture is shaped into 1 to 1.5 inch meatballs to ensure even baking.
Baking at 400 degrees allows the meatballs to cook evenly and develop a gentle crust without frying. The seasoning is simple but effective, producing moist, tender meatballs suitable for serving with pasta, sandwiches, or as a protein main dish.
This method requires minimal hands-on time and produces a versatile meatball that can be dressed with sauces or enjoyed on its own. Serving them hot right from the oven maintains their juicy texture.
Ingredients
- 1 to 1 1/2 pounds ground beef lean
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons basil dried
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 3/4 cup bread crumbs plain
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly spray a 9 x 13 pan or baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Combine all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Shape into 1 to 1.5 inch balls. Whatever size you choose, they should all be roughly the same size for even cooking.
- Bake for 25 -30 minutes. Serve hot.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20Meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 88 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1meatball | |
| Calories | 88kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 220mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 93mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 40IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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