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Easy Baked Meatballs

March 7, 2016 by Raquel 8 Comments

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Easy Baked Meatballs
Baked Meatballs

These easy baked meatballs are so juicy and flavorful that they actually make a great dish on their own.

Why this recipe? This easy baked meatball recipe from scratch makes a juicy and tender meatball. Baked in your oven, they are delicious on their own or in a pasta sauce. They are very kid-friendly too!

Made in your oven, these are great for pastas, soups and stews. Or serve them with a sauce as a tasty appetizer!

 

oven baked meatballs

 

How to make Easy Baked Meatballs

I like making my own meatballs so that I can use the best meat I can get. You can also make this with turkey too!

Meatballs are so easy to make. Once you try this recipe you will want to only make your own!

It takes just a few minutes to put together and the addition of cilantro compliments the beef well. You can also substitute turkey if you want. I have never tried these with ground chicken, but I bet they would taste great.

These easy baked meatballs can be made in the oven and taste so tender and juicy!

I love adding cilantro for a bit of additional flavor, but you can add basil too as an alternative. They bake nicely in the oven so no need to fry in oil. They will be ready for eating as an appetizer, or ready to elevate your pasta our soup recipe.

Use your clean hands to roll the meatballs. It is super easy to do and it is actually kind of fun.

Meatballs are so easy to make. Once you try this recipe you will want to only make your own!

When they are done, they are so juicy and tender and flavorful. I like to eat them with a little tangy sauce for appetizers, with a marinara sauce for spaghetti and meatballs and in my simple meatball soup recipe.

 

These easy oven baked meatballs are great for spaghetti, appetizers and in sandwiches!

Easy Baked Meatballs

For more great easy appetizer recipes, check out:

  • Best Grape Jelly Meatballs - So simple with just three ingredients and delicious!
  • Vegetable Cream Cheese Dip – An easy cream cheese dip made with fresh vegetables.
  • Hot Chorizo Dip– a nice hot appetizer for a cold day or evening. Great with tortilla chips.
  • Spicy Hummus – Hummus with a little spice for a kick.
  • Blue Cheese Chive Dip – a wonderful easy dip that goes with vegetables.
  • Buffalo Chicken Meatballs - delicious buffalo  wing flavor in a meatball.

MEatballs

Easy Baked Meatballs Recipe

 

These easy oven baked meatballs are great for spaghetti, appetizers and in sandwiches!
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Easy Baked Meatballs

These easy baked meatballs are delicious and easy to make in your oven.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword appetizer, ground beef, meatballs, pasta
Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings 2 dozen
Calories 719kcal
Author Raquel Pineira

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon onions minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons fresh cilantro chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • In mixing bowl, bet egg.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • Mix together until well blended, it is best to use your hands.
  • Form the meat mixture in balls (about 1 ½″ each) and place on a greased or dark cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 719kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 243mg | Sodium: 1544mg | Potassium: 720mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 144IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 7mg

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Time-saving Tip for Cooking

You can use store-bought breadcrumbs to save some time if you do not have old bread or crackers. I like these.

You can use dried minced onion to replace fresh onion.

Don't have cilantro? You can use 1 teaspoon dried coriander instead.

Make extra meatballs and store in the freezer for the next meal. Let them cool completely and store in a freezer bag or freezer-safe container and use when you need them. Frozen meatballs are best when used within four months, although they will keep longer.

 

Succulent and flavorful, these easy oven baked meatballs are so versatile for cooking too!

There are so many great ways to enjoy these.

 

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Did you know that National Meatball Day is this week? What better time to try these!
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Southern California mom who blogs about time-saving recipes, entertaining, craft, party ideas and travel. Life is about making the most of your time - don't waste it.

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  1. Tamara

    March 07, 2016 at 9:27 am

    Seriously? I'm doing a blog post on meatballs this week! On Wednesday! That is too funny. I'm happy to be celebrating.
    These look yummy.

    Reply
    • Raquel

      March 08, 2016 at 9:29 am

      That's awesome! Can't wait to check your recipe out. I LOVE meatballs!

      Reply
  2. Akaleistar

    March 07, 2016 at 6:08 pm

    Mmm, I love meatballs 🙂

    Reply
    • Raquel

      March 08, 2016 at 9:28 am

      Me too! They are so versatile!

      Reply

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Hi, I'm Raquel! I am a self-proclaimed foodie and have enjoyed cooking and baking since I was little. I loved baking cookies with my mother and grandma as a child, and later making dinners for my parents to foster my passion while in high school. I also had a passion for organizing and keeping things tidy.

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