Description
Juicy homemade meatballs baked to perfection with savory beef, parmesan, and a hint of ranch seasoning. Perfect for serving as an appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup white onion, diced
- 28 grams dry ranch seasoning mix
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Line one large or two small baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix all ingredients until well combined.
- Using a 1.5 tablespoon scoop, form mixture into tightly packed balls.
- Place meatballs about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10 minutes, remove, turn each meatball over, and bake for another 10 minutes.
- Transfer meatballs to a paper towel-lined tray to absorb excess grease.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped fresh herbs like parsley or basil.
- Can be frozen after cooking and reheated later.
- Serve with pasta, in sandwiches, or as an appetizer with dipping sauce.
- Use ground turkey as a lighter alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
