Easy Homemade Meatballs: How to Make Meatballs From Mince

Tender, baked beef meatballs, made with ground beef, onion, and breadcrumbs, offer a quick and superior homemade alternative to frozen varieties.

Category Tags:

AppetizerEntreeDinnerLunch

Cuisine Tags:

AmericanItalian

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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.

  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 egg, 2 tablespoons water, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup minced onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.

  3. Add 1 pound lean ground beef to the bowl and mix thoroughly by hand, avoiding overmixing.

  4. Form the mixture into 1-inch diameter meatballs and arrange them on a wire rack-topped baking pan.

  5. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165 F.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 338 kcal
Carbohydrate: 11 g
Cholesterol: 147 mg
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 36 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Sodium: 480 mg
Sugar: 2 g
Fat: 16 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g