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How To Bake Meatballs In The Oven

Juicy and moist oven baked meatballs are ready in under 30 minutes.
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine american, western
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 384kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (59g) fine dry breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup (115) milk
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup (45g) finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper
  • cup (20g) finely chopped parsley
  • 1 pound (453g) ground beef
  • cup (17g) very finely chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon garlic purée

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F / 204 degrees C.
  • In a small bowl, combine bread and milk and set aside to allow the bread to absorb the milk.
  • Whisk the egg in a bowl, then mix in parmesan, salt, pepper, and parsley.
  • Add in the ground beef, followed by the soaked breadcrumbs and onion, and mix until just combined.
  • Shape the meat into 1-inch meatballs and place on a rimmed baking tray.
  • Bake the meatballs for 19-25 minutes until browned and cooked through.

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Notes

  • To avoid dry meatballs, use ground beef with a fair amount of fat instead of lean beef. 
  • Use your hands to mix the meatball mixture. Wash them thoroughly before and after mixing.
  • Don’t overmix the meat mixture, or the meatballs will become tough. 
  • Use a cookie scoop or meatball maker to scoop the meat mixture into even-sized meatballs. Run the cookie scoop under water to prevent the meat from sticking. 
  • Line your baking sheet with foil for even easier cleanup.
  • Leave plenty of space between the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet. 
  • If the baked meatballs begin to over-brown, cover them with aluminum foil. 
  • Always check for doneness with a meat thermometer. The internal temperature should be a minimum of 160 degrees F / 70 degrees C when inserted into the center of the cooked meatballs.
  • Storage - keep leftovers in an airtight container inside the fridge for 4 days.
  • There are 10 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

Nutrition

Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 14472mg | Potassium: 445mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 639IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 196mg | Iron: 3mg