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Meatball Oven Recipe

A comforting and flavorful meatball recipe perfect for family dinners or impressing guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper or aluminum foil
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Meat thermometer (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, oregano, and basil.
  4. Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
  5. Arrange the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them out.
  6. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes.
  7. If a crispy exterior is desired, switch to broil for the last 2-3 minutes.
  8. Remove the meatballs from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a splash of Worcestershire sauce to the meat mixture.