Italian · easy
Baked Meatballs
Beef and pork meatballs seasoned with garlic, parmesan, and herbs, baked in the oven until browned and cooked through. No standing over a skillet, no splatter, 22 minutes. Serve over pasta with marinara, in a sub roll, or with mashed potatoes. This is the recipe for meatballs that actually taste like something.
- 37 min
- Total
- 4
- Serves
- $10.00
- Est. cost
- 420
- Cal/serving
Dietary, as tagged
- Kid-friendly
Parent noteMeatballs are one of the most universally accepted proteins for kids. Baking instead of frying makes the recipe approachable on a weeknight. Double the batch and freeze half. Contains gluten, dairy, and egg.
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Ingredients
- Ground Beef (80/20)3/4 lb
- Ground Pork3/4 lb
- Italian Breadcrumbs1/2 cup
- Whole Milk3 tbsp
- Egg1 large
- Parmesan, grated1/2 cup
- Garlic, minced3 cloves
- Dried Parsley1 tsp
- Salt1 tsp
Method
- 01
Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and coat with cooking spray.
- 02
Soak breadcrumbs in milk for 2 minutes.
- 03
Combine ground beef, ground pork, soaked breadcrumbs, egg, parmesan, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined. Do not over-mix.
- 04
Roll into 1.5-inch balls (about 24 meatballs). Place on prepared baking sheet.
- 05
Bake 18-22 minutes until browned and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- 06
Serve over pasta with marinara, in rolls, or store in sauce.
- 420
- Calories
- 30g
- Protein
- 12g
- Carbs
- 28g
- Fat
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