Homemade Meatballs are so much better than the store-bought version and so easy to customize. Use a combination of beef, turkey, or pork and mix in your favorite Italian herbs and seasonings with this simple oven-baked recipe.
¼cupfresh Italian herbsfinely chopped (oregano, basil, and/or parsley)
1teaspoononion powder
1teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine ground beef and pork until well combined.
Add all other ingredients and mix until well combined- careful not to over-mix.
Using a cookie dough or ice cream scoop, divide mixture into uniform balls, roll in your hands to form a nice ball and place on baking sheet.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, depending on size of meatball, until browned and no pink remains in center.
Remove from oven and serve with favorite pasta sauce or freeze for later.
Notes
Meat: You can use a combination of beef, pork and turkey. (Or all the same.)Milk: Add ¾ cup, then add a little more if mixture is too dry.Freeze: Allow meatballs to cool completely on a wire rack. Transfer to a freezer safe container or resealable bag. Defrost in the refrigerator or add to Crockpot with sauce for an easy meal.