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Easy homemade meatballs

There is something so comforting and familiar about a simple bowl of pasta with a warm, savory sauce and flavorful meatballs. I wanted to make meatballs and found this recipe at Bakery by Nature. They turned out great. They were so simple to make using ground beef, some seasonings, and bread crumbs.

Image shows the ingredients needed for homemade meatballs

Place all the ingredients, except the water, in a large bowl. Use your hands to combine them. Add the water just a spoonful at a time until the mixture is well combined and moist. Be sure not to overwork the meat; this will make it tough.

Mixing bowl with the ingredients for the meatballs

Once well combined, pinch off a tablespoon-sized amount and roll into balls. I was able to make about two dozen meatballs, which were fairly plump. You can make the meatballs smaller or larger, depending on your preference.

Image or the rolled meatball mixture prior to being cooked

Bake at 425 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until thoroughly cooked.

Image of meatballs right after being removed from the oven

Once cooked, serve with your favorite pasta and sauce. I also made my own sauce for this dish. Click here for the marina sauce recipe.

A bowl of spaghetti and meatballs

I will definitely be making these meatballs again. They were easy to make and didn’t make a big mess. They are so tender and flavorful.

Homemade Meatballs

Recipe by JenniferCourse: DinnerCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Easy
Servings

2

dozen
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

15

minutes
Total time

30

minutes

Homemade meatballs

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef

  • 2 tsp garlic powder

  • 2 tsp onion powder

  • 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1 large egg

  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 3/4 cup breadcrumbs

  • 1/2 cup lukewarm water

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees
  • Combine all the ingredients (except the water) in a large bowl. Add the water a few tablespoons at a time. Mix with your hands until all the ingredients are well combined. Be sure not to over-mix. The mixture should be moist but still able to hold its shape.
  • Pinch off a piece of the mixture and roll it into balls. Place the rolled balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until they are cooked through.

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