Cheesy Meat Balls "Baked"

 

Here's a simple and delicious recipe for making meatballs:

Classic Meatball Recipe:

Ingredients:

For the meatballs:

1 pound (450gm) ground meat (beef, pork, chicken, or a mix)

1/2 cup breadcrumbs

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup milk

1 egg

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning

Salt and pepper to taste

Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

For the sauce:

2 cups tomato sauce or marinara sauce

Instructions:

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Prepare Meat Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, milk, egg, minced garlic, dried oregano or Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together until well combined. You can use your hands or a fork for this.

Shape Meatballs:

 Take small portions of the meat mixture and roll them between your palms to form meatballs. You can make them as big or small as you like, but typically, meatballs are about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.

Bake Meatballs:

 Place the shaped meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased. Bake them in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until they are cooked through and browned on the outside.

Heat Sauce:

 While the meatballs are baking, heat the tomato sauce or marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat. You can add some additional herbs and seasonings to the sauce if you prefer.

Combine Meatballs and Sauce: Once the meatballs are done baking, you can add them to the heated sauce and let them simmer for a few minutes. This allows the flavors to meld together.

Serve: 

Serve the meatballs and sauce over cooked spaghetti, or with crusty bread, rice, or any other side of your choice. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.

Enjoy your homemade meatballs!

Feel free to customize this recipe by adding your favorite herbs, spices, or even vegetables to the meat mixture. Enjoy your delicious homemade meatballs!