Wednesday’s Helping: Baked Meatballs

Aim for juicy and healthy bites

We suggest baking homemade meatballs instead of pan frying since it reduces fat. Let the baked meatballs cool to room temperature and then freeze them for use later in fixing spaghetti, Swedish meatballs, or soup. Here is our recipe:

What you will need:

1 big wooden spoon
1 large bowl
1 large baking sheet
Pam cooking spray
2 lbs ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons parsley, minced
1 beaten egg
½ cup milk
½ cup bread crumbs
Pinch of salt and pepper

Cooking and Preparation:

Combine ground beef, garlic, onion, bread crumbs, parsley, salt, and pepper in large bowl. Mix well. Next, add beaten egg and milk and mix again. Take a handful of the seasoned meat and form into balls roughly one-inch in diameter. Spray baking sheet with Pam cooking spray. Place meatballs on baking sheet. Be sure to space them out. Preheat oven at 325 degrees. Place the meatballs in the oven for 50 minutes or until done in the center. Meatballs are done when a toothpick comes out clean after piercing one

Helpful hint: Add a tablespoon of oregano or Italian seasoning to make Italian-style meatballs.