Description
Learn how to make juicy, flavorful homemade meatballs step-by-step with this comprehensive guide. Perfect for dinner, appetizers, or sandwiches, these tender meatballs are customizable and easy to prepare for beginners and seasoned cooks alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 preferred)
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl until evenly mixed, avoiding overmixing.
- Shape the mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch meatballs using your hands.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place meatballs on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Serve with pasta, in subs, or with dipping sauces, or simmer in marinara sauce for added flavor.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing to keep meatballs tender.
- Use slightly fatty ground beef for juiciness.
- For healthier options, bake rather than fry or simmer.
- Check internal temperature to ensure doneness (160°F/71°C).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg