Classic Italian Meatballs with Parmesan and Parsley
Tender baked beef meatballs with Parmesan, garlic, parsley, and oregano.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup milk to soak the breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 egg
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Soak the breadcrumbs in the milk for about 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the beef, soaked breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, and egg. Mix until just combined.
- Roll into meatballs about 1 1/2 inches wide and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until browned and the center reaches 160 degrees F.
Notes
Nutrition is an estimate for 1 of 4 servings (about 6 meatballs). Do not overmix, and use plain breadcrumbs so the salt stays under control.