Description
Bring the taste of comfort to your dinner table with this easy meatball recipe! Juicy beef meatballs are baked until golden, then simmered in savory tomato sauce. Perfect for a quick dinner, healthy snack, or family gathering, these homemade meatballs fit right into your weeknight dinner ideas, lunch prep, or as a hearty party appetizer. Enjoy classic Italian flavor with simple ingredients and minimal effort—your new favorite easy recipe for food ideas everyone will love!
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup finely diced onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups tomato sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, garlic, onion, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined—do not overwork.
3. Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Arrange evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake for 18-20 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
5. Transfer meatballs to a saucepan with tomato sauce. Simmer over low heat for 10-15 minutes.
6. Serve hot with your favorite side or over pasta.
Notes
Use a gentle touch when mixing to keep meatballs tender.
Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
Leftover meatballs freeze well in sauce for easy meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 3 meatballs
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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