Description
These Homemade Meatballs are a delightful blend of lean ground beef and savory spices, creating an irresistible flavor. Simple to prepare, they are perfect for a quick dinner or as a comforting meal paired with your favorite sauce. Enjoy the joy of homemade cooking with this easy recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds lean ground beef 85/15
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1/2 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F and line two rimmed baking sheets with foil.
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, eggs, milk, parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Combine gently with your hands, avoiding overmixing.
- Use a cookie scoop or your hands to form the mixture into even-sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheets, ensuring they are close but not touching.
- Bake for 10-14 minutes, checking for an internal temperature of 165°F using an instant-read thermometer.
- Serve the meatballs hot, accompanied by your favorite sauce.
Notes
For added flavor, consider mixing in fresh herbs like parsley.
Adjust cooking time based on the size of the meatballs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
