These are the best baked meatballs out there! A crispy crust and a juicy and flavorful center. These meatballs are sure to quickly become a family favorite!
There’s always one meal I know that everyone in the family will eat and love. That meal is spaghetti and meatballs. I always end up serving my spaghetti and meatballs. I usually double or triple the recipe and freeze what we don’t eat so I have a quick meal on hand that is a guaranteed winner.
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Freezer Instructions
These meatballs can be frozen. Place on a baking sheet after forming into meatballs and place in the freezer to freeze. Once frozen, remove from baking sheet and transfer to a resealable plastic bag for longer term storage. They will stay good in the freezer for 1 to 3 months.
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Leftovers and Reheating Instructions
Store in an airtight container or plastic bag in the refrigerator. Will stay good for up to 5 days.
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The Best Baked Meatballs
- 1 to 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup plain dried bread crumbs
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly spray a 9 x 13 pan or baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Combine all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Shape into 1 to 1.5 inch balls. Whatever size you choose, they should all be roughly the same size for even cooking.
- Bake for 25 -30 minutes. Serve hot.
We use Cheez It’s instead of breadcrumbs and it is amazing.
I have a question…most meatball recipes call for one egg as a binder… this recipe doesn’t. Is this a mistake or is there a reason? I will try the recipe but will add an egg. Love your recipes and blog… thank you, Geri
She mentions in the video that she doesn’t use an egg, that this recipe doesn’t need it
Milk will act as a binder, in place of the egg.
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I am so glad to have this recipe . These meatballs are so delicious and easy . The fact that they are baked makes it even better. We like to use Italian sausage also. Thank you . This is now my go to meatball recipe.
I also use sweet Italian sausage with ground beef. Just take out of casings gives the meatballs a great flavor. I also break up bread instead of breadcrumbs
I also add 1-2 eggs, some fresh chopped parsley, and some finely chopped onion. I’ve never heard of Worcestershire sauce in meatballs, but if it’s good for you that’s all that matters. Preheated 350 degree oven and bake for 30 minutes.
I bake mine at 325 for 30 min and they are definitely cooked through but stay soft and not burnt. I only season with garlic and grated onion, salt and pepper. Great way to cook meatballs.
Like some others I had a problem with these burning on the bottom and making cleanup a bit of a chore. However , the taste and texture of the meatballs was truly excellent. I think I might try lowering the temperature to 350 next time.
I use a roasting pan with a rack….they dont burn or stick. Line the pan itself with heavy duty foil and boom…clean up is easy
I have made this for my family several times and it’s always a hit. Easy and delicious!
I’ve never liked meatballs until now. This is wonderful!
Easy to make but way too much Worcestershire sauce for me. I will cut in half next time.
I love this recipe, it is soo delicious and easy to make. TSAHC is my go-to recipe website from now on. My husband is thrilled with all the new dishes I’ve tried. Please keep up the good work, my family thanks you!
Tasted ok, dense, on par with store bought. Burnt on the bottom, seems like the Worcestershire. WIll make again, baking at 350, halving the Worcestershire, and reading some other of the more successful reviews with modifications. Liked that it was pretty easy to make.
These were delicious. Did not change a thing and my husband and I loved them
Thanks for all your wonderful recipes
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This is the best meatball recipe! My family loves it and I love that it’s super easy and versatile. My family tries to gobble these up when they come out of the oven!
I Love this Recipe, And The Best part Is That Is Can Be Refrigerated For Long Time. Thank You For Sharing This Recipe And Storage Instructions.