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    Home » Recipes » Everyday Meals

    Jul 19, 2020 · Modified: Mar 8, 2021 by Melinda O'Malley Keckler · This post may contain affiliate links · this blog generates income via ads.

    Homemade Meatballs

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    Homemade meatballs are easy to fix and baked in the oven. These are the perfect, made from scratch meatballs. Just combine a few simple ingredients for a meatball as good as any you'll find in a restaurant. Serve with a big plate of pasta and plenty of sauce.

    Meatballs on top spaghetti and sauce, with cheese garnish.
    The most perfect pairing right there! Meatballs on top of spaghetti. Dig in.

    Ingredients to Have on Hand

    • ground beef, pork and veal
    • parmesan cheese
    • dried parsley
    • eggs
    • french bread - one slice

    Ground veal is just an option, but it gives the meatballs exceptional flavor. The meatballs are also delicious using equal portions of ground beef and ground pork.

    Cooked meatballs on a baking sheet.
    Sizzling hot and oven-baked, these meatballs are the perfect addition to your favorite red sauce.

    Blend Meat with Eggs

    I use one egg and one egg white to help tighten up the meatballs, but you can use two whole eggs and have very similar results. I just like the lighter texture that comes from using an egg white rather than two eggs.

    Raw ingredients in a bowl.
    The perfect mix of meats, a little cheese and spices. Maybe I should rename these, easy meatballs.

    How do you make meatballs so they don't fall apart?

    We can thank the slice of french bread that we crumble into the meat for holding it all together. That along with the eggs (one whole and one egg white) help bind the meat together so your homemade meatball maintains it's shape and distinctive texture.

    A scoop of raw meat, using an ice cream scoop
    Make all of the meatballs the same size. It's easy to do using an ice cream scoop. I find making each meatball about the size of a golf ball is just about perfect.

    Shape the Meatballs

    It's important that your homemade meatballs are the same size, remember we'll be baking them in the oven and we want them all cooked at the same time. I highly recommend using an ice cream scoop to round up each meatball. Just about the size of a golfball is perfect.

    Twelve baked meatballs on a pan
    Bake the meatballs on a baking pan lined with parchment paper. I've tried using aluminum foil, but find the parchment paper makes for an easier clean-up.

    Made from Scratch and Fast

    It's easy to think that made from scratch meatballs are too much work, but be assured these are so easy. These cook fast, in less than 30 minutes and bring out the best in your favorite red sauce, even jarred and store bought!

    Homemade Red Sauce

    Speaking of red sauce, I think you'll love my scratch-made Tomato-Cream Sauce. It comes together really fast and is stellar with this meatball recipe.

    Meatballs on top spaghetti and sauce, with cheese garnish.
    The most perfect pairing right there! Meatballs on top of spaghetti. Dig in.

    More Dinner Ideas

    Here are more ideas for scratch made, fast dinners. Just like Homemade Meatballs, these recipes are on the table in an hour or less:

    • Quick Cheeseburger Pie
    • Skillet Chicken Tacos
    • Baked Beef Burritos

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    Meatballs on top spaghetti and sauce, with cheese garnish.

    Homemade Meatballs

    Easy to fix and baked in the oven - these are the perfect meatballs for your favorite red sauce, or any sauce.
    4.93 from 14 votes
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    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 9
    Calories: 329kcal
    Author: Melinda O'Malley Keckler

    Ingredients 

    • ¾ lb ground beef
    • ¾ lb ground pork
    • ¾ lb ground veal
    • ⅛ cup dried parsley
    • 1 slice french bread torn into small pieces, no crust (any white bread works fine)
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 egg
    • 1 egg white
    • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

    Instructions

    • Heat oven to 425°. Mix ingredients together, use an ice cream scoop to create equal-sized meatballs. Place on parchment lined pan and bake for about 20-25 minutes or until browned and sizzling. Serve in pasta bowls and enjoy the rave reviews.
    • Makes 18-20 meatballs.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 329kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 26gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 551mgPotassium: 379mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 129IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 153mgIron: 2mg

    Please note, the nutrition details are estimated using a food database and are offered here only as a guideline for informational purposes.

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    1. Jeri says

      June 30, 2021 at 1:15 pm

      5 stars
      These meatballs were so easy to make in the oven! My usual meatball recipe is so boring compared to this one! The veal added great flavor, as did the parmesan cheese! My family gobbled them right up, no leftovers! This will be my new go-to meatball recipe! Thanks!

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    2. Nora says

      June 30, 2021 at 12:07 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you so much for this delicious recipe! It was perfect! Can't wait to make them again! Thanks for sharing!

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    3. Amy says

      June 29, 2021 at 11:37 pm

      5 stars
      Such a delicious recipe! I usually only make meatballs with ground beef but never tried veal. What a great idea and totally agree it was so full of flavour! Got my butcher to mince it up for me and was fantastic. Not sure I can go back to beef and pork anymore!

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    4. Jeannie says

      June 29, 2021 at 11:33 pm

      5 stars
      I've never tried this before with pasta, great idea! Something to add with weekly meal prep.

      Reply
    5. Freya says

      June 29, 2021 at 11:21 pm

      5 stars
      Yum, homemade meatballs always remind me of my grandma, it was one of her favourite things to make. Your recipe was so delicious!

      Reply

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