Who doesn’t love an excellent meatball recipe? This one is baked within the oven for even browning and simple cleanup, then simmered in the perfect home made marinara sauce.
Meatballs are a staple recipe within the kitchen. Over time I’ve gotten inventive with turkey meatballs (in a heavenly maple mustard sauce), baked tuna meatballs, and fennel pork meatballs. However generally, traditional Italian-style meatballs simmered in recent marinara sauce are all I would like for a dinner that’s easy, comforting, and tastes simply like residence.
And since I like meal prep-friendly substances, it is best to know that these simple meatballs retailer effectively within the fridge or freezer. That’s why you’ll discover Mediterranean lamb meatballs in my Wholesome Meal Prep Cookbook. Meatballs, regardless of the flavour, are a meal prep winner!
Baked Meatball Elements
These are “meatier” meatballs than traditional recipes as a result of there are not any breadcrumbs or panade. As an alternative, we’re swapping these with chopped onions, almond flour, and different substances listed beneath. And with how good they’re, you gained’t even discover that they’re naturally gluten-free and low-carb. That’s only a bonus!
- Floor Meat: You possibly can select your favourite floor meat, however I like a mixture of floor beef and floor pork. Professional tip: don’t go too lean on the bottom beef. Select one which’s 80% lean for additional moist meatballs!
- Egg: Only one giant egg is all you want for a binder.
- Flour: Since I’m gluten-free, I’m utilizing almond flour for this recipe. And whereas I’m not essentially low-carb, it does make the meatballs a low-carb recipe!
- Cheese: Attempt to use freshly grated parmesan cheese as a substitute of the packaged ones! It’ll make all of the distinction relating to style.
- Aromatics: A number of onion and garlic are a should!
- Seasonings & Herbs: You can also make your individual Italian seasoning at residence or purchase a mix. And for herbs, parsley will give these meatballs a recent contact.
Enjoyable reality: Eggs really don’t make meatballs moist, they’re simply used as a binder. Actually, too many eggs can really make meatballs dense!
Discover the printable recipe with measurements beneath.
Meatballs With out Breadcrumbs
Is it attainable to make meatballs with out breadcrumbs? It positive is! Traditional meatball recipes add breadcrumbs and milk to create a panade (which is sorta like a comfortable moist paste). However as a result of I’m gluten-free I add a mixture of almond flour, diced onion, grated parmesan, and chopped parsley. The onion provides moisture and the opposite substances forestall the meatballs from changing into too dense. I really assume my meatballs are extra flavorful!
How To Make Meatballs
Though I’ve pan-fried meatballs prior to now, baking meatballs is a lot simpler. You possibly can prepare dinner any sauce concurrently and toss every little thing collectively on the finish!
Combine the meatballs. Use your arms to mix the bottom meat, egg, onion, almond flour, parmesan, parsley, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simply ensure to not over-mix!
Scoop and roll. I usually like to make use of this medium cookie scoop to ensure all my meatballs are across the identical dimension. Then roll the combination into balls and place them evenly on the baking sheet.
Bake till browned. Bake for 20 to 23 minutes at 400°F (200°C), till calmly browned on the surface and simply cooked by. For those who’d like them a bit extra browned, broil them within the final 2 to three minutes.
A Few Questions Answered
Sure, simply omit the parmesan or substitute it with dairy-free cheese.
I select an 80% floor beef and blend that with floor pork and diced onion. For those who select a leaner floor meat, they’ll positively be a bit dryer.
Methods to Serve Meatballs
My favourite option to take pleasure in these meatballs is with marinara sauce and freshly chopped parsley on prime. However listed here are a couple of different concepts to take advantage of out of this recipe!
- Serve with different sauces. Toss these meatballs with basil pesto or chimichurri sauce for a recent summer time dish, or romesco sauce for a nutty and smoky taste!
- Toss with zucchini noodles. Just like my zucchini noodle bolognese, you may add recent zucchini noodles as the bottom.
- Function an appetizer. In addition to it being an excellent dinner, it makes for an even higher appetizer! You possibly can serve these on a platter with sauce, and stick a toothpick in each for the right bite-sized snack.
Storage Suggestions
- Storing for the week: Any leftovers will hold in an hermetic container within the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
- Freezing for later: These meatballs are likely to go quick, so make a second batch when you’re at it! Freeze the opposite half in a freezer-safe bag or container. They’ll hold for as much as 3 months.
- For reheating: Don’t neglect to allow them to thaw in a single day within the fridge! Then you may merely microwave them for 1 to 2 minutes, or till warmed by.
Meatballs Recipe Video
If you see how scrumptious these meatballs look within the video beneath, you’ll immediately need to make them!
Extra Floor Beef Recipes
I’ve a sense this baked meatball recipe will turn out to be a dinner staple! When you make it, let me know your ideas within the remark field beneath.
Selfmade Meatballs
These baked meatballs simmered in the perfect home made marinara sauce are a comforting dinner recipe that tastes similar to residence.
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Combine the substances. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, mix the bottom meat, egg, onion, almond flour, parmesan, parsley, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Utilizing your arms, combine the substances collectively till effectively mixed (however do not over combine).
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Scoop and roll. Measure out 1 ½ tablespoons of the combination (or use a medium cookie scoop) and roll the combination between your arms, forming about 30 meatballs.
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Bake till browned. Place the meatballs on the ready baking sheet and bake for 20 to 23 minutes, till calmly browned on the surface and simply cooked by. If you would like them extra browned on the surface, activate the highest broiler within the final 2 to three minutes of baking.
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Serving concepts. You possibly can serve the meatballs together with your favourite sauce, like marinara. Simply warmth the sauce in a pan on the range and toss the meatballs within the sauce. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
- I usually make my meatballs with 50/50 beef and pork, or 1 pound beef and ½ pound pork.
- The meatballs will naturally ooze a little bit of fats whereas baking. Simply scrape that off earlier than serving. You may also bake them on a rack on prime of the baking sheet, to let the fats drip beneath.
Energy: 352kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 23g, Fats: 27g, Saturated Fats: 10g, Polyunsaturated Fats: 1g, Monounsaturated Fats: 10g, Trans Fats: 1g, Ldl cholesterol: 111mg, Sodium: 549mg, Potassium: 370mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 302IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 94mg, Iron: 3mg
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