Easy Meatballs Recipe
Servings 22 meatballs
meatballs
Baked easy meatball recipe made with ground beef and pantry ingredients like nutmeg, dried onions and Italian seasoning. Perfect for dinner tonight or ready for the freezer to save for later.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 85% or 80% fat content
- 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 1/4 teaspoon dried minced onion
- 1 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350˚f F.
- Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Roll into 1 1/2 to 2-inch balls. Place in baking pan.
- Bake the meatballs in a preheated oven at 350˚ F oven for 20 - 30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165˚ F.
Notes
Expert Tip: Choose the right ground beef: For this meatball recipe, opt for ground beef with 85% or 80% fat content. The fat will keep your meatballs juicy and flavorful. Using more lean meat will make the meatballs more likely to crumble.
Refrigerate: After enjoying your homemade meatballs, store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. They'll keep their flavor and stay tender for up to 3 days.
Freeze: Not only can these meatballs be enjoyed immediately after cooking, they can also be frozen for future use. Simply place foil over the uncooked meatballs and use a Sharpie to create a label. You won’t want to look up the recipe for the cooking time later, so always label them with the temperature and time. They can be stored for up to 3 months.
Thawing Instructions: When it is time to enjoy your frozen meatballs, let them thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then bake as directed.
Reheating Instructions: Reheat your cooked meatballs gently in a frying pan with a bit of marinara sauce, or in the oven at a low temperature. If they're part of a pasta dish, simply add them to your hot spaghetti and let them simmer until warmed through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1meatball | Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg