Baked Meatballs (Base Recipe)

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley
• 1 tsp salt
• to taste Black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil (for browning)

Method

1. Heat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. Mix meat, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper until just combined.
3. Roll into 16 meatballs and place on the sheet.
4. Bake 15–18 minutes until cooked through.

Notes

Mix gently—overmixing makes meatballs tough.