Description
These juicy ground beef meatballs are packed with flavor and are perfect for pasta dishes, subs, or as appetizers. Simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, milk, egg, garlic, salt, black pepper, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Mix the ingredients gently with your hands or a spoon until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the meatballs tender.
- 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 the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and browned on the outside.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce, over pasta, or in a meatball sub.
Notes
- You can add additional spices or herbs to customize the flavor.
- For a healthier option, you can substitute half of the ground beef with ground turkey or chicken.
- Leftover meatballs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: ground beef meatballs, meatball recipe, homemade meatballs, Italian meatballs