6 Meatball Recipes

1️⃣ Oven Baked Meatballs — Italian Marinara

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef

1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs

1 egg

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp dried parsley

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

2 cups marinara sauce

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and pepper until combined.

Form the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on the baking sheet.

Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until cooked through.

Place meatballs in a baking dish, cover with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese, and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese melts.

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2️⃣ Oven Baked Meatballs — BBQ

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef

1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

1 egg

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1 cup BBQ sauce

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with foil.

Combine beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

Roll mixture into balls and arrange on the baking sheet.

Bake for 20 minutes.

Remove from oven, transfer meatballs to a bowl, pour BBQ sauce over them, and toss gently to coat before serving.

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3️⃣ Oven Baked Meatballs — Teriyaki

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef

1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

1 egg

2 green onions, sliced

1 tsp fresh ginger, minced

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 tsp salt

3/4 cup teriyaki sauce

1 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400°F.

In a bowl, mix beef, breadcrumbs, egg, sliced green onions, ginger, garlic, and salt.

Shape into balls and place on a lined baking sheet.

Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until browned and cooked through.

Toss the hot meatballs with teriyaki sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

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4️⃣ Oven Baked Meatballs — Swedish

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef

1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs

1 egg

1/4 cup onion, finely minced

1/4 tsp ground allspice

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

1/4 tsp salt

4 tbsp unsalted butter

3 tbsp all-purpose flour

2 cups beef broth

1/2 cup heavy cream

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Mix beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, allspice, nutmeg, and salt. Form into balls and bake for 20 minutes.

While baking, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.

Slowly whisk in beef broth, heavy cream, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer until thickened.

Add baked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 2 minutes.

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5️⃣ Oven Baked Meatballs — Buffalo

Ingredients:

1 lb ground chicken (or beef)

1/2 cup breadcrumbs

1 egg

1 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce

2 tbsp butter, melted

2 tbsp ranch dressing (for dipping)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt in a bowl.

Roll into balls and place on a lined baking sheet.

Bake for 20 minutes (ensure internal temp reaches 165°F for chicken).

Whisk the melted butter and buffalo sauce together, then toss the baked meatballs in the mixture until coated.

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6️⃣ Oven Baked Meatballs — Garlic Parmesan

Ingredients:

1 lb ground turkey or chicken

1/2 cup breadcrumbs

1 egg

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (divided)

1 tsp dried parsley

1/2 tsp salt

4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

3 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400°F.

In a bowl, mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, parsley, and salt.

Form into balls and bake on a lined sheet for 20 minutes.

In a small bowl, whisk melted butter, minced garlic, and the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.

Pour the garlic butter mixture over the hot meatballs and toss to coat immediately.