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Baked meatballs are a game-changer. No splattering oil. No standing at the stove. Just juicy, golden meatballs baked in the oven. Thirty minutes. Perfect for pasta, subs, or snacking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Set it and forget it. Sort of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Makes 20-24 meatballs (serves 4-6).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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1 lb ground beef (80\/20)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd lb ground pork (or Italian sausage)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bc cup grated Parmesan cheese<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bc cup milk<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 egg, beaten<\/li>\n\n\n\n
2 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 tsp salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd tsp black pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 tsp dried oregano<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 tsp dried basil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fresh parsley for garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Preheat & Prep<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F (200\u00b0C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: Mix Ingredients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs, milk, Parmesan, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, and basil. Let sit 2 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Add ground beef and pork. Mix gently until just combined (don’t overwork).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 3: Form Meatballs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Roll mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs (about 2 tablespoons each). Place on baking sheet.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 4: Bake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165\u00b0F).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 5: Serve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Serve with marinara sauce over pasta, on a sub roll, or as an appetizer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Keeps in fridge for 5 days. FREEZE for 3 months. Reheat in marinara sauce or microwave. Perfect for meal prep\u2014make a double batch and freeze half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Juicy, golden meatballs baked in the oven\u2014no standing over a greasy skillet. 30 minutes. Perfect for pasta, subs, or just eating with a fork.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3269,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,7],"tags":[2715,2039,2716,2717,2714,1440,2712,2711,2713],"class_list":["post-3190","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-baking","category-quick_meals","tag-30-minute-recipe","tag-baked-meatballs","tag-beef-pork-meatballs","tag-easy-meatball-recipe","tag-juicy-meatballs","tag-meatball-sub","tag-no-fry-meatballs","tag-oven-meatballs","tag-spaghetti-meatballs"],"yoast_head":"\n
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