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A close-up of several golden-brown Oven-Baked Meatballs piled on a white plate, catching the sunlight.

Oven-Baked Meatballs

This recipe provides instructions for making meatballs in the oven instead of frying them. Baking results in a slightly lighter texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatball Mixture
  • 1 lb Ground beef (80/20 recommended)
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs Plain or Italian style
  • 1/4 cup Milk
  • 1 large Egg Lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup Onion Finely minced
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk. Let this mixture sit for about 5 minutes to allow the breadcrumbs to soften.
  3. Add the ground beef, beaten egg, minced onion, oregano, salt, and pepper to the bowl with the soaked breadcrumbs.
  4. Use your hands to gently mix all the ingredients together until they are just combined. Do not overmix, as this can make the meatballs tough.
  5. Roll the mixture into uniform balls, about 1.5 inches in diameter. Place the formed meatballs onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small space between each one.
  6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the meatballs are browned on the outside and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
  7. Remove the meatballs from the oven. You can serve them immediately or add them to your favorite sauce.

Notes

If you prefer a slightly crispier exterior, you can broil the meatballs for the last 2 minutes of cooking, watching them closely to prevent burning.

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