Best 2 Easy Oven Meatballs Recipes

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**Easy Oven Meatballs: A Family-Friendly Dish Made with Simple Ingredients**

Meatballs, a classic comfort food, are a staple in many cuisines around the world. They're made with ground meat (often beef, pork, or a combination), bread crumbs, herbs, and spices. In this article, we'll teach you how to make easy oven meatballs that are perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal. We'll also provide four variations on the classic recipe, so you can find the perfect meatballs for your taste.

**The Classic Oven Meatball Recipe**

This recipe is for basic oven meatballs, made with ground beef, bread crumbs, eggs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, onion, and Italian seasoning. The meatballs are baked in a tomato sauce until they're cooked through, then served over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.

**Variations on the Classic Recipe**

* **Turkey Meatballs:** For a healthier option, try making meatballs with ground turkey instead of beef.

* **Swedish Meatballs:** These meatballs are made with a mixture of ground beef and pork, and they're served in a creamy gravy.

* **Chicken Meatballs:** Made with ground chicken, these meatballs are light and flavorful. They're perfect for a healthy and easy meal.

* **Vegetarian Meatballs:** These meatballs are made with a mixture of beans, lentils, and vegetables. They're a great option for vegetarians and vegans.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy these easy oven meatballs. They're a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

EASY OVEN MEATBALLS



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I never could get the hang of making spaghetti and meatballs without it becoming spaghetti with meat sauce. Every time I tried to cook meatballs in a frying pan they just crumbled into bits. It was embarrassing. I was so glad when my Dad showed me how to do this. This is a simple recipe for making meatballs in the oven, and a few ideas how to use them. Once baked, you can freeze the meatballs individually on a cookie sheet, then toss into freezer bags for later use. Just pull out whatever amount you'll need to feed the crew. Don't be scared about the lengthy instructions. The end bits are ideas for using the finished meatballs. And you know how I like to ramble ;-)

Provided by ThatBobbieGirl

Categories     Meat

Time 50m

Yield 96 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup milk
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
4 eggs or 8 egg whites
2 teaspoons salt (optional)
6 slices bread, crumbled (white or wheat, its good with both)
3 lbs ground turkey or 3 lbs ground pork (or any combination)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Combine milk, onion, eggs and salt.
  • Stir in bread crumbs and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Crumble in the ground meat, and mix thoroughly with your hands.
  • Threaten to touch someone with your gross meat-covered hands (optional).
  • Shape into 8 dozen small meatballs 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
  • Place on baking pans and bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until done- if you're not sure, cut one in half to check.
  • If you don't have enough oven space or baking pans to bake all of this at once, please put the remaining raw meat mixture in the refrigerator until you can bake it.
  • Let's be careful out there.
  • Of course, using lean meat is the healthiest, but if the meat you're using is particularly fatty, I have found that baking the meatballs on a rack placed over a broiler pan or other shallow pan will allow most of the fat to drip away.
  • If you do this, it's best to put a little water in the bottom of the pan or the fat may start to smoke.
  • I do this in the oven, not the broiler.
  • If you do try broiling meatballs, let me know how it turns out, for you are braver than I.
  • MEATBALLS TO DIE FOR- This is an idea my husband came up with.
  • Put your already baked meatballs in a baking dish.
  • The more shallow the pan, the shorter time this will need to bake.
  • Now, take a can of cream of mushroom soup, and a can of cream of shrimp soup.
  • Mix them together, and add about 1/2 cup milk, just enough to let you mix it smoothly.
  • Pour the soup mixture over the meatballs evenly.
  • Bake this at 350 for about an hour.
  • You want the sauce to get real thick and rich.
  • We usually serve this over rice, but it can go over noodles or mashed potatoes, or on bread or a roll for a hot sandwich.
  • I have also made it in a crockpot, cooking it on low for about 8 hours.
  • Cooking on high turns this to mush.
  • Still tastes good, but not pretty for serving to guests.
  • This dish has been taken to many potlucks and served to guests numerous times, and there has never once been any leftovers-- so I can't say how it tastes re-heated!
  • OTHER IDEAS Of course, it goes without saying (but I sometimes tend to state the obvious) that these are a perfectly easy way to make spaghetti and meatballs.
  • Make your sauce (or open the jar) and gently heat the meatballs with the sauce.
  • Using that same sauce, or using pizza sauce, or barbecue sauce, serve the meatballs on Hoagie/Submarine/Poorboy/Grinder8Ô (Insert Appropriate Regional Term Here) Rolls, with sauce and cheese of your choice.
  • Heat in a sweet and sour sauce and serve on toothpicks as hors d'oerve (horse doovers?) or over steamed rice.
  • A friend of mine used to make a simple barbecue sauce by mixing a jar of currant jelly with a bottle of chili sauce.
  • Warm meatballs in this mixture, or use my Bobbie-Q Sauce recipe, and serve over in sandwich rolls, or over hot cooked rice, potatoes or noodles.
  • On a hors d'oerve buffet, you can serve plain hot meatballs with an assortment of sauces for dipping.
  • Provide toothpicks and small plates.
  • As you can see, Easy Oven Meatballs in your freezer mean quick and easy meals!
  • You'll come up with plenty more ideas to use these versatile, mildly seasoned morsels.

EASY OVEN BAKED MEATBALLS



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Those meatballs taste the best and are the easiest to make, since I've tried many meatballs recipes. Try this one and you'll be loving it!

Provided by sashas kitchen

Categories     Meat

Time 1h25m

Yield 22 small meatballs, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 lb lean ground beef
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/3 teaspoon dried basil
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 slice toast, finely crumbled

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix the beef,t he next 4 seasonings and garlic; combine them well with hands.
  • Add the beaten egg. Mix again.
  • Finally add the bread crumbles; mix all the ingredients thoroughly with your hands.
  • Shape the meat mixture into meatballs with hands. Place them on a shallow baking tray laid with foil. Chill them in the fridge for 30 minutes or 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F(190°C). Bake the meatballs for 25 minutes.
  • For spaghetti meatballs: Combine the meatballs with tomato sauce in a large pot. Simmer on low heat for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Serve them with pastas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.2, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 189.8, Sodium 791.7, Carbohydrate 11, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.6, Protein 28

Tips:

  • Use a combination of ground beef and pork: This will give your meatballs a more flavorful and juicy texture.
  • Don't overmix the meatball mixture: Overmixing will make the meatballs tough.
  • Use panko breadcrumbs: Panko breadcrumbs will help to keep the meatballs moist and prevent them from becoming dry.
  • Season the meatballs well: Use a variety of herbs and spices to flavor the meatballs, such as garlic, onion, oregano, basil, and parsley.
  • Bake the meatballs at a high temperature: This will help to create a crispy crust on the outside of the meatballs while keeping the inside moist.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite sauce: Marinara sauce, Alfredo sauce, or barbecue sauce are all great options.

Conclusion:

This recipe for easy oven meatballs is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. The meatballs are moist and flavorful, with a crispy crust on the outside. They can be made ahead of time and reheated, making them a great option for busy weeknights. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect oven meatballs every time.

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