Description
A simple and comforting recipe for flavorful meatballs made with ground beef and Parmesan, perfect for pasta or subs.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 recommended)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-style)
- 1/4 cup milk (for soaking breadcrumbs)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 large egg (binder)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pour the milk over the breadcrumbs in a bowl and let sit for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, Parmesan cheese, soaked breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and egg. Mix gently.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs, aiming for 20-24 uniform balls.
- Arrange meatballs on the baking sheet with space between each.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Serve immediately or cool and store in an airtight container.
Notes
For a lighter version, use 90/10 beef or ground turkey. To avoid tough meatballs, do not overmix the ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian