This versatile meatballs recipe is excellent for every occasion. You can pair it with mashed potatoes, serve it with your favourite pasta, or cook with marinara sauce and have it on its own—the choice is yours! This easy meatballs recipe is easy to prepare and allows you to enjoy delicious homemade meatballs in just 45 minutes.
Meal: Lunch, Dinner Cuisine: Italian
Preparation time: Cooking time: Total time: Yield: 24 to 30 meatballs, 6 to 7 servings
Ingredients
250g Panko breadcrumbs
75ml milk
1kg ground beef
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 large eggs
250g Parmesan cheese, finely grated
125g fresh Italian herbs, finely chopped
125g yellow onion, grated
10ml Worcestershire sauce
5ml dried oregano
5ml fine sea salt
2.5g black pepper
1.25g crushed red pepper flakes
Equipment
Large mixing bowl
Oven
Parchment paper
Cookie scoop or spoon
Half sheet pan
Directions
First, prepare the panade by combining panko and milk in a mixing bowl. Set aside for the mixture to soak.
Next, add ground beef, garlic, eggs, Parmesan, fresh herbs, onion and Worcestershire sauce to the same bowl. Stir.
Then, add oregano, salt, black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes.
With your hands, mix the ingredients but be sure to not over-mix.
Next, prep the oven and baking sheet. Heat the oven to 220°C and line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
Use a cookie scoop or a spoon to form your meatballs and scoop and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 10-12 minutes. Once done, let your meatballs cool for 5 minutes and serve immediately.
Meatballs storing tip
Couldn't finish all your cooked meatballs at once? Fret not! Simply store them in an air-tight, freezer-friendly container as they can be frozen for up to 3 months.
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