Description
Indulge in the comfort of homemade Baked Ground Beef Meatballs, juicy and packed with flavor. These delightful morsels are easy to prepare and perfect for family dinners, gatherings, or meal prep. With a golden brown exterior and a tender interior, each bite is a nostalgic trip down memory lane, promising warmth and satisfaction. Serve them with spaghetti or enjoy on their own as a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup plain or Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Wet your hands slightly and form the mixture into meatballs, approximately two tablespoons each. Place them spaced evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over each meatball for added moisture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg