Basic Meatballs

15 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. unseasoned bread crumbs
  • 3/4 c. Romano or Parmesan cheese, finely grated
  • 1/2 c. whole milk
  • 1/2 c. low-sodium beef broth
  • 1/2 c. chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 2 Tbsp. dried oregano
  • 1 Tbsp. garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp. kosher salt
  • 1 Tbsp. ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp. dried basil
  • 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
  • pinch of nutmeg
  • 2 lb. ground chuck
  • 1 c. low-sodium beef broth

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 450°.
  2. 2
    Stir together all ingredients (except the ground meat) in a large mixing bowl.
  3. 3
    Add the ground chuck and mix together thoroughly.
  4. 4
    Using a portioning scoop or 2 spoons, shape the meat mixture into balls (about 2-inches in diameter or 1 1/2 ounces each).
  5. 5
    Coat a baking sheet or shallow roasting pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  6. 6
    Space the meatballs on the pan so they're not touching or crowded together.
  7. 7
    Cover bottom of pan with beef broth.
  8. 8
    Bake for 25 minutes or until the meatballs are just cooked through.
  9. 9
    Reserve pan juices for sauce.

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