Description
Delightful baked meatballs that are quick to prepare and packed with flavor, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Marinara sauce (for serving)
- Side salad (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning in a large bowl.
- Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
- Serve with marinara sauce and a refreshing side salad.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days or frozen for longer storage. Feel free to swap ground beef for turkey or chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg