- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Makes: Approximately 30 meatballs
- Nutritional Information Per Serving
Serving Size: 1 of 30 servings
Calories: 97
Total Fat: 7 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Carbohydrates: 2 g
Dietary Fiber: 0 g
Sugar: 0 g
Protein: 6 g
Cholesterol: 34 mg
Sodium: 98 mg
- Prep and Cook Time: 40 minutes total
- Hands-On Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
- Non-stick cooking spray
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup panko or regular breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs, beaten lightly
- 1/2 small yellow onion, finely grated
- 1 clove fresh garlic, minced finely
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Kosher salt and cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Your Baking Pans
Preheat your oven to 450F and get ready to create meatball magic! Line two standard baking sheets with aluminum foil and generously spray with non-stick cooking spray for effortless release.
Step 2: Mix the Meatball Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, grated onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper. Use your hands to mix just until blendedovermixing steals the tenderness!
Step 3: Shape the Meatballs
Portion the mixture into 30 equal parts and roll into 1 1/2-inch balls. Arrange them evenly on the prepared sheets, giving each golden orb space to shine in the oven.
Step 4: Bake Until Golden
Bake for 12-15 minutes until beautifully browned outside and juicy inside. Your kitchen will fill with irresistible aromas that promise pure delight!
Photo Credit: Renee Comet
Tips for Perfect Meatballs Every Time
Handle the mixture with a light touch for melt-in-your-mouth textureyour meatballs deserve to be tender and flavorful!
Elevate the taste with grated Parmesan or a beef-pork-veal trio for restaurant-worthy depth.
Craving saucy bliss? Simmer baked meatballs in marinara for 10 minutes to soak up every savory note.
Master meal prep: Freeze on sheets, then bag for up to 3 months. Reheat straight from frozen for effortless weeknight wins!
