Basic Baked Meatballs
Baking the meatballs means less mess and easier cleanup! Plus, they're evenly browned and perfectly cooked without constant turning.
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef, 85% to 90% lean
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried leaf basil
- ¼ teaspoon dried leaf oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 clove garlic, crushed and finely minced
- ⅓ cup breadcrumbs, plain dry
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and pan. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil. Place a cooling rack in the pan.
- Make the meatball mixture. 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 meatballs. Shape the meat mixture into uniform 1-inch meatballs and arrange them on the rack.
- Bake. Bake the meatballs 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 348kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 23gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 116mgSodium: 423mgPotassium: 343mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 94IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 87mgIron: 3mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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