ground beef meatballs
These flavorful ground beef meatballs are savory and hearty, perfect for serving with spaghetti, in a sub, or on their own. They are easy to make and a great family-friendly meal.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 baking sheet or roasting pan
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley optional
- Marinara sauce optional, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, milk, egg, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and parsley (if using). Mix until all ingredients are well combined, but do not overmix.
- Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. You should end up with approximately 16 meatballs.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet or roasting pan, ensuring they are not touching each other.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are browned and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 160°F or 71°C).
- While the meatballs are baking, warm up marinara sauce in a small pot, if desired.
- Once cooked, remove the meatballs from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For a spicy kick, you can add red pepper flakes to the meat mixture.
Serve with pasta, in a meatball sub, or as an appetizer with dipping sauce.
Meatballs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer preservation.