Description
This baked Parmesan meatballs recipe makes a huge batch of flavorful and delicious homemade meatballs for the whole family.
Ingredients
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- 2 lb. lean ground beef
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and stir to mix everything evenly.
- Portion out about one ice cream scoop worth of meatball mixture and squeeze it several times with your fingers to form the meatballs.
- Roll the mixture between the palms of your hands a few times to form a 1 1/2″ sized meatball (see notes on overmixing).
- Arrange the meatballs on a non-stick or greased baking sheet and bake at 425°F for 10-12 minutes or until the meatballs are fully cooked.
- Allow the meatballs to cool down before trying to pick them up or they will break apart.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Overmixing – Try not to overmix when forming the meatballs. Overmixing will give you really dense and spongy meatballs.
- Add more flavor – Try a 50-50 mix of ground Italian sausage or pork with the ground beef for more flavorful meatballs.
- Add some herbs – Add some freshly chopped parsley or parsley flakes to the meatball mix before baking.
- Scroll up to RECIPE TIPS for more useful tips, suggestions and ingredient substitutions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes