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Easy Meatball Recipe

This easy meatball recipe is so easy to make and they always come out juicy and tender.

Ingredients :

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 pound lean ground pork or additional ground beef
  • ½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • ¼ cup finely diced onion *see note, or ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning optional
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Directions :

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking pan with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, add beef, pork, breadcrumbs, milk, onion, parsley, parmesan cheese, egg, and seasonings. Gently mix until combined.
  • Shape the meat mixture into 48 meatballs, approximately 1 ½ tablespoons each, and place on the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until the meatballs reach 160°F.
  • Serve with tomato sauce if desired.