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Best Oven Baked Meatballs

Best Oven Baked Meatballs: Juicy and Family-Friendly Delight

Enjoy the Best Oven Baked Meatballs, a juicy, easy recipe perfect for family dinners and meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef (80/20 fat)
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs gluten-free for gluten-free version
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese or Pecorino Romano
  • 1/2 cup Milk or non-dairy milk
  • 1 large Egg or 1 tbsp flax + 3 tbsp water
  • 3 cloves Garlic fresh minced
For Serving
  • 2 cups Marinara Sauce
  • 4 sub rolls Sub Rolls optional: toasted
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs for garnish

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine breadcrumbs with milk. Add ground beef, Parmesan cheese, egg, and garlic; mix gently.
  3. Scoop and roll the mixture into meatballs, placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes until golden brown and reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  5. Let the meatballs rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These meatballs are excellent for meal prep and can be frozen for later use.

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