Description

You can have the best homemade meatballs without the mess of frying when you bake them. They are juicy, tender and delicious.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. lean ground beef, (88% is good or a mixture of ground beef and ground pork)
• 1/2 c. Italian bread crumbs
• 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced*
• 1/2 small yellow onion, grated with its juices*
• 2 T. marinara sauce
• 1 T. chopped fresh rosemary, or dried*
• 1 T. chopped fresh parsley, or dried*
• 1 T. chopped fresh basil, or dried*
• 1/2 t. kosher salt
• 1/4 t. fresh freshly ground black pepper
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients; xix well, but DO NOT over mix or the meatballs will be tough.
3. Use a 2 T. scoop to portion out the meat; place meatballs on the prepared baking sheet. After all meat has been scooped onto the baking sheet, lightly grease your hands with olive oil and then roll them into balls; place back on the baking sheet.