{"id":"6fedfbc8-01ad-4706-a320-b632164b85de","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/6fedfbc8-01ad-4706-a320-b632164b85de","source_url":"https://www.iheartnaptime.net/meatball-recipe/","title":"Easy Meatball Recipe","description":"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.","servings":5,"servings_text":"5","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT20M","total_time":"PT30M","image_url":"https://www.iheartnaptime.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/meatballs-3.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 pound 80% lean ground beef ((could sub with half ground pork))","item":"80% lean ground beef ((could sub with half ground pork))","quantity":1,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"1 large egg (, beaten)","item":"large egg","quantity":1,"preparation":", beaten"},{"text":"1/4 cup breadcrumbs","item":"breadcrumbs","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese","item":"grated parmesan cheese","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/4 cup finely chopped onion","item":"finely chopped onion","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 teaspoons minced garlic","item":"minced garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt","item":"Kosher salt","quantity":0.75,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper","item":"ground black pepper","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 Tablespoons chopped fresh Italian flat leaf parsley (, optional)","item":"chopped fresh Italian flat leaf parsley","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":", optional"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray."},{"number":2,"text":"In a large bowl, combine the meat, egg, breadcrumbs, cheese, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and parsley, if using."},{"number":3,"text":"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."},{"number":4,"text":"Bake uncovered 17 to 20 minutes, or until no longer pink in the middle. Turn halfway through, so the bottoms don't brown."},{"number":5,"text":"Simmer meatballs with marinara sauce, if desired, for 10 minutes.","section":"Optional Way to Serve"},{"number":6,"text":"Serve meatballs on their own or serve over spaghetti noodles. Top with parmesan cheese and fresh herbs, if desired.","section":"Optional Way to Serve"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T12:40:29.250506+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T12:40:29.250506+00:00"}