Bren's Italian Meatballs

Bren's Italian Meatballs
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    30 mins
  • SERVING
    5 People
  • VIEWS
    85

These oven-baked meatballs are incredibly tender and flavorful, making them an ideal complement to your favorite tomato sauce. Enhanced with pecorino romano and a hint of red pepper flakes, they're a delightful addition to any pasta dish or a perfect appetizer.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    4 g
  • Cholesterol
    103 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    22 g
  • Saturated Fat
    7 g
  • Sodium
    226 mg
  • Sugar
    0 g
  • Fat
    17 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. (5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View 10 mins In a bowl, gently combine the bread crumbs, Romano cheese, egg, minced garlic, fresh parsley, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Add the ground beef and mix lightly with your hands until just combined – avoid overmixing to keep the meatballs tender. (10 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View 10 mins Shape the mixture into meatballs approximately 1 1/4 inches in diameter. Place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet. (10 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View 15 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then turn the meatballs over. Continue baking until they are no longer pink in the center and the internal temperature reaches at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), about 5 minutes more. (15 minutes)

For extra flavor, try adding a tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese to the meatball mixture.
To keep the meatballs moist, don't overwork the meat when mixing the ingredients.
These meatballs can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking.
For a richer flavor, brown the meatballs in a skillet with olive oil before baking.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 28 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Rae Douglas

    I added a little bit of oregano and it was a game changer!

  • Melvina Steuberkris

    I halved the recipe and it worked out great for a smaller portion. Will definitely make again!

  • Conrad Ankunding

    These were so easy to make and tasted amazing! My family loved them.

  • Cordia Reilly

    Great recipe! I've made these several times, and they always come out perfect.

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