Jul 14 2026

Meatballs Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Make Meatballs Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Meatball Ingredients

Sauce Ingredients

Method

Meatball Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).

  2. 2

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, finely chopped onion, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

  3. 3

    Form Meatballs

    Using your hands, shape the mixture into meatballs approximately 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  4. 4

    Bake Meatballs

    Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and browned.

Sauce Preparation

  1. 5

    Prepare Sauce

    In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the tomato sauce, dried oregano, dried basil, and sugar. Stir to combine and let simmer for about 10 minutes.

  2. 6

    Combine Meatballs and Sauce

    Once the meatballs are baked, add them to the saucepan with the sauce. Gently stir to coat the meatballs in the sauce and let simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

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