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Classic Meatballs Recipe
This versatile meatballs recipe is excellent for every occasion. You can pair it with mashed potatoes, serve it with your favourite pasta, or cook with marinara sauce and have it on its own—the choice is yours! This easy meatballs recipe is easy to prepare and allows you to enjoy delicious homemade meatballs in just 45 minutes.
Meal: Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
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Yield: 24 to 30 meatballs, 6 to 7 servings
Ingredients
- 250g Panko breadcrumbs
- 75ml milk
- 1kg ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs
- 250g Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 125g fresh Italian herbs, finely chopped
- 125g yellow onion, grated
- 10ml Worcestershire sauce
- 5ml dried oregano
- 5ml fine sea salt
- 2.5g black pepper
- 1.25g crushed red pepper flakes
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Oven
- Parchment paper
- Cookie scoop or spoon
- Half sheet pan
Directions
- First, prepare the panade by combining panko and milk in a mixing bowl. Set aside for the mixture to soak.
- Next, add ground beef, garlic, eggs, Parmesan, fresh herbs, onion and Worcestershire sauce to the same bowl. Stir.
- Then, add oregano, salt, black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes.
- With your hands, mix the ingredients but be sure to not over-mix.
- Next, prep the oven and baking sheet. Heat the oven to 220°C and line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Use a cookie scoop or a spoon to form your meatballs and scoop and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes. Once done, let your meatballs cool for 5 minutes and serve immediately.
Meatballs storing tip
Couldn't finish all your cooked meatballs at once? Fret not! Simply store them in an air-tight, freezer-friendly container as they can be frozen for up to 3 months.