Best Ground Beef Meatballs (Print-Friendly Format)
Tender ground beef meatballs with savory herbs and Parmesan. Great with pasta, in subs, or served as party bites.
# Required Ingredients:
→ For the meatballs
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454 g ground beef (85% lean)
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60 g breadcrumbs
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1 large egg
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25 g grated Parmesan cheese
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1/2 small onion, finely diced
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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30 ml milk (optional, for extra tenderness)
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 200°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and milk if using.
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Mix gently with hands or a wooden spoon until just combined; avoid overmixing to ensure tenderness.
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Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll into even meatballs.
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Place meatballs evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake for 18–20 minutes or until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 75°C.
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Serve warm with preferred sauce, pasta, or as desired.
# Additional Information:
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For softer meatballs, include milk in the mixture.
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Avoid compressing mixture too tightly to keep texture light.