Ultra-Tender Italian Meatballs Recipe (35 Min) – Discover the secret to never drying out!
A quick and easy recipe for ultra-tender Italian meatballs that stay moist and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, milk, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
- Serve with your favorite marinara sauce and pasta.
Notes
- For extra moisture, you can add a tablespoon of olive oil to the mixture.
- These meatballs can be frozen before or after cooking.
- Serve with fresh basil for added flavor.