ground beef meatballs
These delicious ground beef meatballs are easy to prepare and perfect for pasta, subs, or as a snack. They are seasoned to perfection and cooked until juicy and tender.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper optional
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 cooking spoon
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, egg, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, oregano, basil, and milk.
- Using your hands or a spoon, mix the ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix, as this may result in tough meatballs.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and have an internal temperature of 160°F (70°C).
- Remove from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve with marinara sauce and pasta, or use in a meatball sub.
- Store leftover meatballs in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
You can add your favorite herbs and spices for extra flavor.
Serve with marinara sauce and pasta, or use in a meatball sub.
Leftover meatballs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.