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A close-up of several golden brown, oven-baked Homemade Meatballs piled high in a rustic grey bowl.

Homemade Meatballs (Oven-Baked)

This recipe for oven-baked meatballs is a simple and delicious option for busy home cooks and families. It's a healthier alternative to fried meatballs and can be made ahead or frozen for future meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Add to Sauce 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Nonstick baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Mix bread crumbs, Romano cheese, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder together in a large bowl. Stir in water and eggs.
  3. Add ground beef and mix until well combined.
  4. Form mixture into balls and place on a nonstick baking sheet.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and evenly browned, about 30 minutes.
  6. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

If serving the meatballs in sauce, add baked meatballs 20 minutes before serving time.

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