Name: Basic Baked Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 large egg; 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (85% to 90% lean); 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon dried leaf basil; 1/4 teaspoon dried leaf oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 clove garlic, crushed and finely minced; 1/3 cup plain dry bread crumbs

Basic Baked Meatballs

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Baking the meatballs means less mess and easier cleanup! Plus, they’re evenly browned and perfectly cooked without constant turning.

Author: Diana Rattray
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 6 servings 1x
Category: Main Dish, Appetizer, Meatballs
Method: Bake

Ingredients

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1 large egg
1 1/2 pounds ground beef (85% to 90% lean)
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried leaf basil
1/4 teaspoon dried leaf oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, crushed and finely minced
1/3 cup plain dry bread crumbs

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 F.
Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and place a cooling rack in the pan.
Whisk the egg in a large bowl. Add the ground beef, Parmesan cheese, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, garlic, and breadcrumbs. Mix until thoroughly blended.
Shape the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs and arrange them on the rack.
Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the meatballs reach the minimum safe temperature of 160 F. If using ground turkey or chicken, bake to 165 F.

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