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Juicy homemade meatballs in a black bowl.

Basic Baked Meatballs

Diana
Baking the meatballs means less mess and easier cleanup! Plus, they're evenly browned and perfectly cooked without constant turning.
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Servings 6 servings
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Course Appetizer, Main Dish, Meatballs
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes

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

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.
Keyword baked meatballs, ground beef, meatballs
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