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A close-up of juicy, golden-brown baked ground beef meatballs simmering in a rich red tomato sauce, garnished with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese in a red skillet.

Baked Ground Beef Meatballs

Juicy and flavorful baked ground beef meatballs made with simple ingredients. Perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or serving on their own.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 small onion finely grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Large Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
  2. Combine breadcrumbs and milk in a bowl and let soak until softened.
  3. Add remaining ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
  4. Shape mixture into evenly sized meatballs.
  5. Arrange meatballs on baking sheet and brush with olive oil.
  6. Bake until cooked through and lightly browned.
  7. Rest briefly before serving.

Notes

Serve with marinara sauce, over pasta, or in a meatball sub.