Description
This baked meatball recipe is packed with flavor and easy to prepare. Made with ground beef, Italian herbs, and served with a delicious marinara, it’s perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
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
- 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°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, black pepper, salt, egg, parmesan cheese, and breadcrumbs. Gradually add the lukewarm water, mixing with your hands until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the meatballs tender.
- Use an ice cream scoop or large spoon to portion about one tablespoon of the mixture, rolling it into a ball. Place the meatball on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat the process until all the mixture is used.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
- While the meatballs are baking, prepare the marinara sauce.
Notes
For added flavor, let the meatball mixture sit for 15 minutes before rolling.
Feel free to adjust seasonings according to your taste preferences.
These meatballs can be frozen for future meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg