Ingredients
Making meatballs from scratch is a great way to save money and make sure you are getting quality ingredients. To make this oven-baked meatball recipe, you will need:
- 1 pound of ground beef
- 1/2 cup of finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup of milk
- 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, onion, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, pepper, egg, milk, and Parmesan cheese. Mix together until everything is combined.
Using your hands, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls. Place the meatballs on a greased baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through. Serve with your favorite sauce or as is.
Nutrition
This recipe yields 24 meatballs. One meatball is approximately 56 calories and has 5 grams of fat, 4 grams of carbohydrates, and 5 grams of protein.
These oven-baked meatballs are a great way to get your protein in without having to deep fry or pan fry. They are also a great way to sneak some veggies into your diet. If you use lean ground beef, you can reduce the fat content even further.
They are also a great make-ahead meal. You can make a big batch of meatballs and freeze them for later. When you're ready to eat them, just thaw them in the refrigerator overnight and cook according to the instructions.
These oven-baked meatballs are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults! They are delicious served with your favorite pasta dish, as a stand-alone appetizer, or as part of a sandwich. Enjoy!
