The best part of knowing how to make these Classic Oven-Baked Meatballs is that this ONE recipe can be an appetizer, it can be lunch, it can be dinner.
And because the ingredients are simple, you’re able to dress them up however you like!
Bake in your favorite store-bought or homemade marinara to serve as an appetizer, in spaghetti, in a meatball sandwich. Or toss these in your favorite wing sauce (maple habanero, buffalo, teriyaki, sweet and sour—just to name a few) and pop a toothpick into each individual meatball for a ‘less-messy’ version of a chicken wing appetizer. Need something warm and comforting? Making an Albondigas Soup, or an Italian Meatball Soup! Enjoy them over rice and veggies, over mashed potatoes with cranberry sauce, tossed into a yummy stroganoff.
These simple homemade meatballs are the best, because they’re so versatile!
How to Make These Classic Oven-Baked Meatballs:
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
- Gently combine all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
- Then grab small batches of the meat mixture into your hand, roll them into approx. 1-inch balls and lay them on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, ensuring that there is at least an inch of space in between each meatball. Feel free to use another baking sheet if needed to accommodate them all!
- Once you have all your meatballs on the baking sheet, pop them into the oven to bake for 15-minutes, then flip them and bake for another 3-5 minutes.
- Remove them from the oven, plate and enjoy!
Classic Oven-Baked Meatballs – Tips & Tricks
- Want to add extra flavor to these meatballs with minimal effort? Simply swap regular ground pork for your favorite chorizo! When I make my Maple Habanero Sauce (recipe linked here), I love using my favorite chorizo, The Chori-Man’s Maple Habanero Chorizo!
- Made a big batch and want to store the leftovers? These guys store in the fridge for 3-4 days and in the freezer for 3-4 months.
Other easy recipes you’ll love—
Low-Carb Jalapeño Turkey Burgers
Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Wings
Hot Honey Prosciutto Pizza Bites
Caprese Salad with Homemade Balsamic Glaze
Dry-Rubbed Sweet and Spicy BBQ Wings
If you make these Classic Oven-Baked Meatballs, tag me on Instagram! Seeing you whip up my recipes makes me the happiest little bee!
How to Make Juicy Classic Oven-Baked Meatballs
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 lb. ground pork
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, microplaned or finely minced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
- Gently combine all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
- Then grab small batches of the meat mixture into your hand, roll them into approx. 1-inch balls and lay them on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, ensuring that there is at least an inch of space in between each meatball. Feel free to use another baking sheet if needed to accommodate them all!
- Once you have all your meatballs on the baking sheet, pop them into the oven to bake for 15-minutes, then flip them and bake for another 3-5 minutes.
- Remove them from the oven, plate and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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