Meatballs (Baked)

This easy Meatball recipe is the perfect staple for any kitchen. It’s easy to prep and these meatballs come out juicy and full of flavour every time. These meatballs can be used for just about anything. Swedish meatballs, spaghetti and meatballs, meatball subs, soups, or even used as dippers or appetizers.

1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
⅓ cup milk, cold
¼ cup onion, finely diced
½ tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 egg
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
¼ cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
kosher or sea salt
black pepper, freshly ground

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C, Gas Mark 6).

In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients until just combined.

Shape mixture into 48 meatballs, approximately 1½ Tbsp. each.

Bake 18-20 minutes or until cooked through. A meat thermometer inserted into a meatball should read 165°F.

Makes 12 servings.

Cook's Notes:

Do Not Overmix: The trick to keeping meatballs extra tender and juicy is not over mixing when you combine the ingredients. Overmixing makes them tough so when making this meatball recipe, mix just until combined!

Size Matters: Ensuring the meatballs are the same size will ensure they cook at the same rate. I use a cookie scoop to keep them even.

Don't be Lean: Making sure your meat has a bit of fat helps keep them tender. If you’re using extra lean meat, a dash of olive oil or fat can be added.

Season and Flavour: In this meatball recipe Parmesan Cheese and Italian breadcrumbs add extra seasoning and flavour. You can change the seasonings or spices based on what you have on hand or how you'll be eating the meatballs. For example, if you’re making sweet and sour meatball dish, you might like to change the Italian seasoning for ginger and garlic.