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Baked Beef Meatballs
Recipes
Baked Beef Meatballs
4 servings
30 minutes total

Ingredients

  • Parchment paper
  • ½ bunch Italian parsley
  • 1 sprig fresh oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
  • ½ cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps

    1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. Coarsely chop parsley (½ cup) and oregano (1 tablespoon). Combine in large bowl: parsley, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, ricotta, breadcrumbs, and egg until blended. Add beef and mix until just blended.
    2. Divide beef mixture in 12 even portions; roll each portion into a meatball and arrange in single layer on prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with oil; bake 15–20 minutes until 165°F. Remove baking sheet from oven and set aside to rest 5 minutes; serve.

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 380, Total Fat 25g, Sat Fat 8g, Trans Fat 0.5g, Chol 120mg, Sodium 590mg, Total Carb 14g, Fiber 0g, Total Sugar 2g, (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 25g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 15%, Iron 15%, Potassium 6%