Description
Melt-In-Your-Mouth Italian Meatballs are a delightful blend of tradition and flavor, perfect for any occasion. These juicy, tender meatballs are packed with classic Italian ingredients like garlic, parmesan cheese, and fresh herbs, making them an irresistible addition to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 medium onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2: In a mixing bowl, combine bread crumbs and milk; let sit for 5 minutes.
- Step 3: Add ground beef, egg, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, parmesan cheese, and parsley; mix gently until combined.
- Step 4: Form into meatballs about 2 inches in diameter and place on the baking sheet.
- Step 5: Bake for 18–20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Step 6: Drain excess fat before serving with your favorite sauce.
Notes
Soaking breadcrumbs in milk helps keep the meatballs tender and moist. Avoid overmixing to prevent the meat from becoming tough.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Italian meatballs, ground beef, family meals, easy dinner, meal prep