Best Easy Meatballs Recipe

These cheesy, moist, and incredibly tender meatballs are a game-changer! Packed with flavor, they're the perfect topping for your favorite spaghetti, ready in under 20 minutes. Easy to make, even for beginner cooks!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 11 mins
Calories 256.6 kcal
Protein 43g
Rating 4.9 (9 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Best Easy Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Egg White
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Coriander
  • Garlic Powder
  • Onion Powder
  • Fresh Black Pepper
  • Red Pepper Flakes
  • Brown Sugar
  • Hot Sauce

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How to Make Best Easy Meatballs

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, gently combine 1 lb ground beef, 1/2 lb ground pork, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Roll the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Brown the meatballs on all sides in the skillet, about 5-7 minutes. This step adds great flavor!
  6. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and no longer pink inside.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

35g

Carbs

1g