Baked Meatballs Recipe

Introduction

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, milk, egg, parsley, garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix well using your hands.
3. Using your hands, form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
4. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Make sure to leave some space between them.
5. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they are browned and cooked through.
6. Remove the meatballs from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
7. Enjoy your delicious baked meatballs!

Nutrition

• Calories: 300
• Protein: 25g
• Fat: 20g
• Carbohydrates: 5g
• Sugar: 1g
• Sodium: 800mg

More Tips

• Use a mixture of ground beef, pork, and veal for a more flavorful meatball.
• Add chopped onions or bell peppers to the meat mixture for extra flavor.
• Make a simple tomato sauce and serve the meatballs over pasta.
• Serve the meatballs on toothpicks as an appetizer.
• Sprinkle some extra parmesan cheese on top of the meatballs before serving.

Cooking Tips

• Don't overmix the meat mixture, or the meatballs will be tough.
• Use a cookie scoop or ice cream scoop to form the meatballs for even sizes.
• Line your baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the meatballs from sticking.
• Bake the meatballs until they are browned and cooked through, but not dry.
• Let the meatballs cool for a few minutes before serving to avoid burning your mouth.

Conclusion