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Homemade Meatballs Recipe

This homemade meatballs recipe is juicy, flavorful, and baked to perfection for an easy, delicious meal.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 meatballs
Calories: 49
Author: Candace

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup milk
  • ¼ cup breadcrumbs
  • 3 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 1 Tablespoon dried parsley
  • 2½ Tablespoons french onion soup mix *
  • 1 egg
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese optional
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine milk, breadcrumbs, parsley, egg, and onion soup mix. Mix until well combined.
  • Add beef, parmesan if using, salt, and pepper, and combine until just mixed through, being careful not to overmix.
  • Using a 1½ Tablespoon cookie scoop (or a spoon), make 24 meatballs. Gently roll in your palms to create round balls. Lay the meatballs about an inch apart on baking tray.
  • Bake meatballs for 12-15 minutes, or until meatballs reach an internal temperature of 160°F.

Notes

* You can substitute the French Onion Soup Mix with:
  • 1 Tablespoon onion flakes
  • 1 Tablespoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon paprika
Leftover meatballs can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 49 | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 154mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 67IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg