Description
These classic Italian meatballs are tender, flavorful, and perfect for pairing with your favorite pasta or enjoying as a standalone dish. With a blend of ground beef, aromatic seasonings, and Parmesan cheese, these meatballs are a delicious addition to any meal.
Ingredients
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For the Meatballs:
- 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2/3 cup milk of your choice
- 1 lb. ground beef or preferred meat
- 1/4 medium onion (finely chopped or grated)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
- 1 teaspoon salt (or adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (ideally Parmigiano-Reggiano)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat.
- Soak Breadcrumbs: In a large bowl, mix breadcrumbs and milk, allowing them to soak for at least 5 minutes.
- Mix Ingredients: To the breadcrumb mixture, add ground beef, onion, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese, and parsley. Gently combine the ingredients by hand, being careful not to overmix.
- Form Meatballs: Using a scoop, portion the mixture onto the baking sheet. Wet your hands with water and roll the portions into 2-inch meatballs.
- Bake: Bake the meatballs for 18-20 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Remove from the oven, drain any excess fat, and serve with your favorite sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Italian meatballs, classic meatballs, homemade meatballs
