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Best Oven Baked Meatballs

Juicy, flavorful oven baked meatballs with a tender interior and golden-brown exterior, perfect for pasta, subs, or meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 preferred
  • 0.75 cup breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 1 egg large
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.25 cup onion finely grated
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment or a wire rack.
  2. Mix breadcrumbs and milk in a large bowl and let soak briefly.
  3. Add ground beef, egg, cheese, garlic, onion, parsley, salt, pepper, and seasoning.
  4. Gently mix until just combined.
  5. Roll mixture into evenly sized meatballs and place on baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 18–22 minutes until cooked through and golden.
  7. Rest briefly before serving.

Notes

Avoid overmixing for tender meatballs. Broil briefly for extra browning if desired.