Best 10 Tasty Baked Meatballs Recipes

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**Baked Meatballs: A Journey of Flavor and Simplicity**

If you're looking for a delectable and hassle-free meal, look no further than these tantalizing baked meatballs. These tender and juicy spheres of ground meat are coated in a rich and flavorful sauce, making them a perfect centerpiece for any occasion. With a variety of recipes to choose from, ranging from classic Italian to tantalizing Asian-inspired creations, there's a baked meatball recipe for every palate. Dive into the delightful world of meatballs and embark on a culinary journey that promises satisfaction with every bite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ITALIAN BAKED MEATBALLS



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This recipe makes the most tender and tasty meatballs. I also freeze these meatballs and take out how many servings I need for each meal. If cooking in sauce, add baked meatballs 20 minutes before serving time.

Provided by Dawn Fronius

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
¼ cup grated Romano cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ cup water
2 eggs
1 ½ pounds ground beef

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix bread crumbs, Romano cheese, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder together. Combine with water and eggs. Add ground beef and mix well. Roll mixture into balls and place on a nonstick baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 135.2 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 611.7 mg, Sugar 1 g

JUICY JUMBO OVEN-BAKED MEATBALLS



Juicy Jumbo Oven-Baked Meatballs image

Are you searching for an easy oven-baked meatball recipe the whole family will love? These jumbo meatballs are so moist and juicy, everyone will be begging for seconds! They pair perfectly with a delicious bowl of pasta, or fresh steamed veggies.

Provided by Amy Desrosiers

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 lbs. ground beef
1 onion (yellow, small, diced )
1 egg (large size)
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1 cup mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup yellow mustard
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning
24 oz pasta sauce

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. This will make clean up easy because the pan will be greasy.
  • Add your meat and ingredients to a large bowl.
  • Using clean hands, mix the meat and ingredients together until combined.
  • Form jumbo balls that are about 1/4 lb each.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Add meatballs to sauce, or your preferred meal side.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 3 meatballs, Calories 371 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 102 mg, Sodium 623 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g

QUICK AND SIMPLE MEATBALLS



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Keep a batch of these meatballs in your freezer for an easy weeknight meal. This simple meatball recipe can be used for pizzas, sub sandwiches, in soups and more. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 24 meatballs.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large eggs
1/4 cup water
1 small onion, finely chopped
1-1/3 cups soft bread crumbs
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds ground beef

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine eggs, water, onion, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic and seasonings; mix well. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place meatballs on greased racks in shallow baking pans. Bake, uncovered, until no longer pink, 15-18 minutes. , Freeze option: Freeze cooled meatballs in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in the microwave.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 533mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein.

MARINARA MEATBALLS RECIPE BY TASTY



Marinara Meatballs Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: ground beef, ground beef, ground pork, ground pork, panko breadcrumbs, panko breadcrumbs, onion, onion, fresh parsley, fresh parsley, garlic, garlic, eggs, eggs, kosher salt, kosher salt, pepper, pepper, olive oil, onion, garlic, dried oregano, dried parsley, dried basil, red pepper flakes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, grated parmesan cheese

Provided by Matthew Johnson

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 40 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 28

1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
1 lb ground pork
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
½ cup onion
½ cup onion, finely minced
¼ cup fresh parsley
¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 eggs
2 eggs
kosher salt
kosher salt, to taste
pepper
pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
⅓ cup tomato paste
2 cups tomato sauce
grated parmesan cheese, to serve

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • In a medium-size bowl mix together the beef, pork, bread crumbs, onion, parsley, garlic, eggs, salt, and pepper until just combined.
  • Take a walnut size of the meat mixture and roll into a ball. Repeat with remaining meat and transfer to an oiled rack on a sheet tray.
  • Bake meatballs for 15 minutes, until golden brown. Set aside.
  • Add a little oil to a pan on medium-high heat and cook the onions and garlic until they are deeply caramelized.
  • Add in the oregano, parsley, basil, red pepper flakes, tomato paste, and tomato sauce.
  • Stir the mixture and bring to a simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add the meatballs and coat them with the sauce.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, poke with toothpicks, and serve!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 1 gram

TASTY BAKED MEATBALLS



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After tasting these little gems my husband said, 'These are tasty!' They're great as finger food, or pair with a sauce and serve over pasta for a meal.

Provided by Julie62

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 pounds ground beef
1 ½ cups Italian-seasoned dry bread crumbs
1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
3 eggs, lightly beaten
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with aluminum foil and lightly grease.
  • Mix together the ground beef, bread crumbs, cream of mushroom soup, eggs, Parmesan cheese, and onion soup mix. Shape the mixture into balls about the size of a golf ball. Arrange on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 233.8 mg, Fat 34.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 47.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 1147.3 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

EASY MEATBALLS



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My husband makes these easy meatballs with simple ingredients like eggs, panko bread crumbs, garlic powder, and fresh basil, and they come out flavorful and delicious every time! Kids love them too! If desired, add the cooked meatballs to your favorite sauce until submerged (this brings out the moistness).

Provided by Love2Cook

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 eggs
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 pounds ground beef
½ cup panko bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Mix eggs, Italian seasoning, basil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder together in a large bowl. Add beef and panko bread crumbs and mix thoroughly.
  • Shape mixture into about forty 1 1/2-inch balls, a little smaller than golf balls, using a teaspoon. Place on ungreased, rimmed baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the centers, turning halfway through cooking time, 10 to 15 minutes total.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Cholesterol 117.5 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 406.9 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

THE BEST MEATBALLS YOU'LL EVER HAVE



The Best Meatballs You'll Ever Have image

Very tasty meatballs full of spice and sauteed to perfection. I usually serve mine with spaghetti, but I've also served them with a BBQ sauce and rice on the side.

Provided by BEARNESTA

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound lean ground beef
¾ cup crushed seasoned croutons
¼ cup chopped sweet onion
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, croutons, sweet onion, egg, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, red pepper flakes, and Cajun seasoning. Form the mixture by hand into meatballs.
  • Heat the olive oil and melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Place the meatballs in the skillet, and cook, turning constantly, 20 minutes, or to desired doneness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 123.1 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 481.7 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

CHEESY MEATBALL BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Cheesy Meatball Bake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: ground beef, hot italian sausage, garlic, fresh parsley, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, italian bread crumbs, eggs, milk, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese

Provided by Hector Gomez

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 20 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb ground beef
1 lb hot italian sausage
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
½ cup parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 cup italian bread crumbs
2 eggs
1 cup milk
24 oz marinara sauce
2 cups mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, Italian sausage, garlic, parsley, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, bread crumbs, eggs, and milk. Mix until everything is fully infused together.
  • Roll into 4-5 ounce (113-142 g) meatballs. For even amounts, use a medium-sized ice cream scooper.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a pan, and brown the meatballs on both sides for about 2-3 minutes or until you create a nice crispy sear. Cook about half way through. They will finish cooking in the oven.
  • In a casserole dish, spread a few tablespoons of marinara sauce to the bottom of the pan to help prevent sticking. Then place meatballs in the casserole dish and add the remaining jar of marinara sauce. Top with 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Cover in foil and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 25 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and the meatballs are fully cooked.
  • Serve and garnish with parsley.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 16 grams, Sugar 2 grams

CAST-IRON CHEESY BAKED MEATBALLS RECIPE BY TASTY



Cast-Iron Cheesy Baked Meatballs Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: ground beef, red onion, breadcrumb, fresh parsley, salt and pepper, egg, garlic, olive oil, tomatoes, tomato paste, onion, italian seasoning, shredded cheese

Provided by Katarina Filipov

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ lb ground beef, or veal
½ red onion
½ cup breadcrumb
fresh parsley
salt and pepper, to taste
1 egg
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tomatoes, diced
1 cup tomato paste
½ onion, chopped
italian seasoning
1 cup shredded cheese, (mozzarella or cheddar)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Chop red onion, garlic, and parsley. Mix the ground meat, egg, breadcrumbs, red onion, garlic, and parsley. Shape into balls (around the size of a golf ball).
  • Heat olive oil on a cast-iron pan. Add meatballs and leave them on until they get crispy and brown on the outside. They do not have to be fully-cooked as they will bake in the oven.
  • For the marinara sauce, add onions to the pot. Once translucent, add tomatoes.
  • Add tomato paste and simmer for 10 minutes. Then, add Italian seasoning.
  • Transfer the sauce into the cast-iron pan. Nestle the meatballs in the sauce and sprinkle the cheese over the meatballs.
  • Bake for twenty minutes.
  • Sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 22 grams, Sugar 5 grams

CLASSIC MEATBALLS



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This homemade meatball recipe is a Betty classic, and for great reason! For generations, home cooks have relied on this hearty meatball recipe to show some skills the kitchen. All it takes to achieve this meaty main dish is eight basic ingredients. Got them? Great! Now, if you have 15 minutes to spare and a foil-lined 13x9 pan, perfectly browned and tender meatballs could be the answer to tonight's dinner jam. Yes, delicious doesn't take long! In the meantime, prepare spaghetti or rice, veggies or salad, because this recipe goes with anything!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/2 cup Progresso™ Italian-style bread crumbs
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
1 egg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Line 13x9-inch pan with foil; spray with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix all ingredients. Shape mixture into 24 (1 1/2-inch) meatballs. Place 1 inch apart in pan.
  • Bake uncovered 18 to 22 minutes or until temperature reaches 160°F and no longer pink in center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 480 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your meatballs will taste.
  • Don't overmix the meatball mixture. Overmixing will make the meatballs tough.
  • Use wet hands to shape the meatballs. This will help to prevent the meat from sticking to your hands.
  • Bake the meatballs at a high temperature. This will help to brown them and keep them moist.
  • Don't overcrowd the baking sheet. Give the meatballs enough space to cook evenly.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the meatballs are cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the meatballs rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help them to retain their juices.

Conclusion:

Baked meatballs are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're perfect for parties, potlucks, and weeknight dinners. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make baked meatballs that are sure to impress your family and friends.

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