Meatballs Recipe
Choose from beef, chicken, pork, or plant-based meatballs.
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Ingredients
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Meatball Base
For Baking
Optional Sauce
Method
Preparing the Meatballs
- 1
Mixing Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped onion, parsley, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix well using your hands or a spoon until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- 2
Forming Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Baking the Meatballs
- 3
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 4
Drizzling with Olive Oil
Drizzle the formed meatballs with olive oil, ensuring they are lightly coated.
- 5
Baking
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until they are cooked through and browned on the outside.
Serving
- 6
Prepare the Sauce
While the meatballs are baking, heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through.
- 7
Serving Suggestions
Serve the meatballs warm, either on their own or with the marinara sauce poured over them. Enjoy!