Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Do not overmix, as this can make the meatballs tough.
- Roll the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. You should get about 16-20 meatballs.
- Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching each other.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and browned on the outside. The internal temperature should reach 160°F (71°C).
- If serving with marinara sauce, gently warm the sauce in a saucepan. Add the baked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for a few minutes to heat through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve hot with your favorite pasta, sub rolls, or as an appetizer.
Notes
For a different flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meatball mixture. You can also substitute half of the ground beef with ground pork or turkey.