Description

These Baked Ground Beef Meatballs offer a quick, protein‑rich dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Seasoned ground beef blends with Parmesan, fresh parsley, garlic, and herbs, then baked until golden and juicy. Serve with marinara sauce over pasta, on a sub, or alongside a crisp salad. In just 25‑minute dinner delivers a comforting, flavorful meal that satisfies the whole family and keeps cleanup simple. Pair them with garlic bread and a glass of chilled grape juice for a complete satisfyi

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 cup marinara sauce

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, egg, garlic, salt, onion powder, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Mix until just combined.
Shape mixture into 1‑inch meatballs and place on the prepared sheet.
Bake 20‑25 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Heat marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
Serve meatballs with sauce over pasta, in a sub, or with a side salad.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of smoked paprika to the meat mixture. The meatballs freeze well
bake on a tray, freeze solid, then store in a zip‑top bag.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 servings
Calories: 320
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 85mg

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