Classic Baked Meatballs

Bowl of juicy oven baked meatballs with onions and cheese, ready to serve as a main dish or appetizer.

5 from 1 vote

These Classic Baked Meatballs are tender, flavorful, and oven-browned to perfection. A go to recipe that works just as well with pasta, sandwiches, or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Baked Beef Meatballs, Baked Meatballs, Classic Baked Meatballs, Easy Meatball Recipe, Juicy Meatballs, Oven Baked Meatballs

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 385kcal

Author Shelby Law Ruttan

Equipment

Sheet pan
Aluminum foil
Cookie scoop
mixing bowl

Ingredients

2 pounds lean ground beef
2 large eggs
2 cups soft bread crumbs
½ cup finely diced white onion
½ tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375° F. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil. Spray with cooking spray and set aside.
In a large bowl, crumble the ground beef. Add the breadcrumbs, eggs, onion, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
With clean hands, gently mix the meatball mixture until it is just combined.
Using a small cookie scoop, scoop meat mixture and shape into 1 inch meatballs. Place raw meatballs in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 20-25 minutes in a 375 degree f oven, until meatballs have browned and internal temperature registers 165 degrees F.

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