Easy Meatball Recipe

These are the best oven baked meatballs! So easy to make, juicy and flavorful. They're perfect for appetizers, meatballs subs or on top of spaghetti.

Prep time: PT10M

Cook time: PT20M

Total time: PT30M

Rating

4.99 stars (1065 reviews)

Keywords

meatballs

Ingredients

1 pound 80% lean ground beef ((could sub with half ground pork))
1 large egg (, beaten)
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh Italian flat leaf parsley (, optional)

Cuisine

Italian

Steps

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine the meat, egg, breadcrumbs, cheese, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and parsley, if using.
Use a medium cookie scoop or spoon to scoop the meat mixture. Form into 1 1/2-inch balls and place on the baking sheet.
Bake uncovered 17 to 20 minutes, or until no longer pink in the middle. Turn halfway through, so the bottoms don't brown.
Optional Way to Serve
- Simmer
- Serve

Nutitrion

Serving Size: 5 meatballs
Calories: 184 kcal
Carbohydrates: 5 g
Protein: 23 g
Fat: 7 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Cholesterol: 93 mg
Sodium: 537 mg

Reviews

Cheryl Mosley on 2026-04-13 (5 stars):
These were the best!! I browned them in a skillet and then poured spaghetti sauce over them and simmered for a while. Served them with pasta and Italian bread. Delicious. Will definitely be making these from now on. Thank you!!
Nicole on 2026-04-11 (5 stars):
This recipe helped me make meatballs on my own for the first time! The recipe was very easy to follow, the meatballs are delicious! Thank you so much!!
Sandra Balbuena on 2026-04-04 (5 stars):
I used green onions instead of sweet onions. I added basil and oregano.
Leah Holtackers on 2026-04-03 (5 stars):
Super simple & easy, but absolutely delicious! My toddler finally ate meat. Thank you for sharing xoxo
Laurie on 2026-04-03 (4 stars):
Very good recipe. Thank u for sharing. I've added it to my recipe collection 😊
Cindy on 2026-04-02 (5 stars):
Just made these meatballs for the first time...I typically cheat and buy the frozen ones....but these are simply AMAZING! And so easy to make!. Since there are only 2 of us, I froze the leftovers and will use them in either a sub sandwich...or repeat with spaghetti and sauce. I'll never buy frozen meatballs again! I might even use this recipe to make a meatloaf. A big THUMBS UP on the owner of this recipe!!!!
Ann on 2026-04-02 (5 stars):
So easy and great taste. Will become a favourite.
Alicia M on 2026-03-30 (5 stars):
We really loved this recipe! It was quick and easy! My kids don’t like the texture of cooked onions, so I substituted 1 teaspoon onion powder and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. I also added 1 teaspoon “herbs of Italy” from Frontier Co-Op in place of the parsley (which I didn’t have). They were a hit!