Description
These baked meatballs are not only easy to make but also bursting with flavor. Made with ground beef, herbs, and spices, they pair perfectly with marinara sauce for a comforting meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup lukewarm water
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
- extra parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees (F) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, italian seasoning, black pepper, salt, egg, parmesan cheese, and breadcrumbs. Gradually add the lukewarm water, mixing until just combined.
- Using an ice cream scoop, form the mixture into meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake meatballs in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until cooked through.
- While the meatballs are baking, prepare your marinara sauce.
Notes
For a different flavor, try adding chopped herbs or spices to the meat mixture.
Ensure not to overmix the meat mixture to keep the meatballs tender.
Pair with your favorite pasta or serve on sub rolls for meatball sandwiches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg