Beef

Beef Meatballs

Name: Beef Meatballs
Cook time: 12 min
Ingredients: 1 lb Ground beef; ⅓ cup Breadcrumbs; ¼ cup Parmesan cheese; 1 large Egg; 2 cloves Garlic; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; ¾ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Black pepper; 1 cup Marinara sauce

⏱ 12 min🌡 375°F / 191°C

Perfectly browned, juicy beef meatballs with a crispy exterior in 12 minutes. Great for pasta, subs, or as an appetizer — much easier than pan-frying with no splatter.

Ingredients

Ground beef

80/20

1 lb

Breadcrumbs

⅓ cup

Parmesan cheese

grated

¼ cup

Egg

1 large

Garlic

minced

2 cloves

Italian seasoning

1 tsp

Salt

¾ tsp

Black pepper

¼ tsp

Marinara sauce

for serving

1 cup

Chef tips

💡Don't overmix the meat — gentle mixing = tender meatballs, overmixing = tough dense ones

💡Consistent size = consistent cooking — use a cookie scoop for perfect uniform meatballs

💡160°F internal temp for ground beef — always check with a thermometer

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