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Oven Baked Meatballs Juicy

Oven Baked Meatballs Juicy: 5 Secrets to Perfection


  • Author: basmer
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

Juicy, tender oven baked meatballs made with simple ingredients and baked to golden perfection.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 0.75 cup breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 0.25 cup onion (finely minced or grated)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (for brushing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine breadcrumbs and milk in a large bowl and let soak briefly.
  3. Add ground meat, egg, Parmesan, garlic, onion, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  4. Roll into evenly sized meatballs and arrange on baking sheet.
  5. Lightly brush or spray with olive oil and bake 18–22 minutes until cooked through.
  6. Rest briefly before serving or adding to sauce.

Notes

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 25 minutes
    • Category: Main Dish
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: Italian

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 meatball
    • Calories: 340
    • Sugar: 2 g
    • Sodium: 600 mg
    • Fat: 22 g
    • Saturated Fat: 8 g
    • Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
    • Trans Fat: 0 g
    • Carbohydrates: 12 g
    • Fiber: 1 g
    • Protein: 22 g
    • Cholesterol: 70 mg

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