While this recipe is a simple one, it’s one that offers a ton of versatility. Most of the ingredients listed on this are items you probably have sitting at home already, so you don’t have to go far.
The beauty of baked meatballs is that they taste great. They’re warm, savory, and perfect for practically any dish. The cool thing about this too, is that if you prefer your meatballs to be a larger size, you can make them into bigger balls, or if you like smaller meatballs, you can adjust this for your personal needs.
They’re perfect as a dinner entrée, or if you want to make a sub sandwich, or even top certain pasta dishes with this, they help enhance the recipe and make it even better for you.
They’re baked too, so you don’t have to worry about too much oil, and are a healthy alternative for those who love meatballs, but don’t want to cook them in oil over a skillet. It doesn’t require much, just an oven, a surface to mix, and your hands. They’re perfect for so many great dishes, and they really enhance practically any party, since they’re simple, savory, and fun!
Ingredients:
1 lb lean ground beef
2 eggs, beaten with 1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 cup panko or bread crumbs
1 small onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
Steps:
Get a bowl. Take all of the ingredients and mix this together preferably with your hands
Take all of the meat mixture and make it into meatballs of your choice size. For snack items or topping, s make them about goalball size. For a main entrée, make them a little bit bigger. You can adjust as needed
Preheat your oven to 350 while doing this. Put them on a baking sheet with some parchment paper, or in a greased baking dish.
Bake all of these for about 30 minutes or until they’re cooked through and they’re baked
Serve them with your favorite dishes as a side item, or as a snack and appetizer as needed, so you can make a wonderful item that everyone will enjoy!
Tips
What can I add to these meatballs?
Although these meatballs are pretty straightforward, they offer a variety of different ways to make them. most of the ingredients listed in this are those you have around the house already, so you can add that, but if there is an herb or spice you want to incorporate, you sure can! If you want something that’s got a heat kick to it, then you can add that to the meatballs, and make them nice and spicy.
Can I eat these on my own?
You can! They’re great to eat on their own, and if you want to bake a batch of these for a snack, you’re in for a real treat. It’s that simple, and that effective for really ensure you’re going the best meatballs possible.
Can I freeze these?
Yes, you ca freeze these. Since they don’t include a pasta, they’re good frozen, you just have to reheat them in the oven, or in the microwave before you eat them later on.