Description
This Baked Meatball Recipe features juicy meatballs made with ground beef, Parmesan cheese, and Italian herbs, all baked to perfection. It’s a quick and delicious choice for any meal, especially when paired with homemade marinara sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup lukewarm water
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
- extra parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, black pepper, salt, egg, Parmesan cheese, and breadcrumbs.
- Gradually add lukewarm water, mixing gently with your hands until just combined without overmixing to maintain tenderness.
- Scoop about one tablespoon of the mixture, roll it into a ball, and place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all meat is used.
- Bake the meatballs for 12 to 15 minutes, or until cooked through.
Notes
For more flavor, consider adding minced garlic to the meat mixture.
Ensure the meatballs are spaced apart on the baking sheet for even cooking.
Serve with extra marinara sauce and Parmesan cheese for added taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 77
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg