Basic Meatball Recipe
Basic Meatball Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
- 1/4 cup grated onion
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/8 cup fresh chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line cookie sheet with foil and lightly spray with nonstick spray.
- Mix Panko bread crumbs with milk and let sit for 2 minutes. Place all of the ingredients into a large bowl and then add the soaked crumbs.
- Combine all of the ingredients and then form into golf ball size meatballs. Place directley on foil or on a rack.
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes. Remove from oven and serve.
Notes
- Soak the Panko bread crumbs in milk before you add them to the mixture. This step helps to keep the meatballs moist and tender.
- Try using a small ice cream scoop to form same size meatballs. This helps to ensure that they all cook evenly.
- Don't overdo the mixing. Too much mixing can mean tougher meatballs.
Nutrition
Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 532mg | Potassium: 354mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Vitamin C: 2.1mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2.8mg