Preparing oven meatballs is a culinary journey that rewards your palate with exquisite flavors. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cooking novice, achieving perfectly cooked meatballs that burst with savoriness and moisture requires careful consideration of ingredients, technique, and baking methods. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the art of creating oven meatballs that are tender, juicy, and bursting with irresistible flavors. Get ready to discover the secrets to crafting meatballs that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
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OVEN MEATBALLS
This sweet sauce is great any night of the week! My kids love it! Great served with rice or potatoes.
Provided by Melissa
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatball Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking dish and set aside.
- Form ground beef into 20 meatballs. Brown them on all sides in a large skillet over medium heat, about 15 minutes.
- Whisk together the ketchup, cornstarch, water, sugar, vinegar, dry mustard, salt, and soy sauce in a bowl until the sugar is dissolved and the cornstarch is smooth.
- Place the browned meatballs in the prepared baking dish, and pour the sauce over them. Bake 30 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until the sauce is thickened and the meatballs are cooked through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.3 g, Cholesterol 83.5 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 23.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 1237.4 mg, Sugar 25.6 g
OVEN-BAKED BEEF MEATBALLS
Berbere, a warming Ethiopian spice blend, punches up these incredibly easy meatballs.
Provided by Josef Centeno
Categories Bon Appétit Dinner Garlic Egg Milk/Cream Cheese Breadcrumbs Ground Beef Currant Kale Lemon Juice Radish
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Whisk egg, grated garlic, miso, milk, berbere, and 1 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Mix in Pecorino and panko. Add beef and currants and gently mix with your hands just until all ingredients are evenly incorporated (be careful not to overmix).
- Working one at a time, scoop out 2 heaping Tbsp. (about 1 1/2 oz.) mixture and roll into balls between your palms. Place on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet, spacing 2" apart (you should end up with about 15). Bake meatballs until lightly browned on top and cooked through, 20-25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place kale in a large colander in the sink and pour 8 cups boiling water over top to wilt leaves. Run under cold water to rinse, then squeeze leaves thoroughly with your hands to remove excess liquid.
- Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add radishes and cook, tossing occasionally, until golden and crisp-tender, 5-7 minutes. Add kale and stir, breaking up leaves, until warmed through. Push kale and radishes to one side of skillet. Pour remaining 1 Tbsp. oil on the empty side and add sliced garlic. As soon as garlic starts to sizzle, stir it into vegetables. Remove pan from heat and add lemon juice to mixture; season with salt. Toss well.
- Tear meatballs in half and add to skillet along with any pan juices. Toss everything together; divide among plates.
BEST EASY MEATBALLS
Full of flavor from Italian herbs, Parmesan cheese, and a blend of ground round and Italian sausage, these meatballs have a nice crust thanks to a bit of time in the oven before they're slow-simmered in marinara sauce. They're the perfect complement to Sunday spaghetti!
Provided by NicoleMcmom
Time 2h45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Spray foil lightly with cooking spray.
- Combine onion, bread crumbs, half-and-half, Parmesan cheese, eggs, egg yolk, garlic, basil, parsley, and oregano in a large bowl; stir until well combined. Add ground round and sausage and sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper. Mix well until just combined.
- Dampen hands with water and form mixture into 18 golf ball-sized meatballs. Arrange meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until browned, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Transfer meatballs to a large pot and add marinara sauce. Simmer over low heat for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 568.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Cholesterol 178.6 mg, Fat 31.4 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 31.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 1717.9 mg, Sugar 21 g
FULL OF FLAVOR OVEN MEATBALLS
I think store bought frozen meatballs taste like you're eating sponges with sauce on top. So here is my basic meatball that will go with any sauce you want to cover them in. Very moist and flavorful.
Provided by DbKnadler
Categories Meat
Time 1h
Yield 70-80 meatballs, 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degree farenheit.
- In a saute pan heat the oil then add the mushrooms and onions. Saute until onions are very tender. Then let cool.
- When onions and mushrooms are cool almost to room temperature put them in a deep cup and use a stick blender to puree them into a fine paste. Or you could use your regular blender or even a food processor for this.
- In a large bowl mix the 3 meats thoroughly, when combined add remaining ingredients, including the onion mushroom paste.
- Mix until well combined (I use my hands for this part).
- Shape into 1 to 1 1/2 inch size balls and line them up on an ungreased baking sheet. (It's ok for them to be almost touching).
- Bake at 375 for 25-30 minutes.
- This will usually be enough for me to use half of them for a spaghetti meal to serve 6-8, and to put the other half in the freezer for a quick meal another time.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.4, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 75.8, Sodium 99.6, Carbohydrate 4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.4, Protein 15.5
Tips:
- Use a combination of ground beef and pork: This will give your meatballs a more flavorful and juicy texture.
- Don't overmix the meatball mixture: Overmixing will make the meatballs tough.
- Season the meatball mixture generously: Use a variety of herbs and spices to create a flavorful meatball.
- Use a light touch when shaping the meatballs: Don't pack the meat too tightly, or the meatballs will be tough.
- Bake the meatballs at a high temperature: This will help them to brown and develop a crispy crust.
- Serve the meatballs with your favorite sauce: Marinara sauce, Alfredo sauce, or even a simple tomato sauce are all great options.
Conclusion:
These oven-baked meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties or potlucks and can be served with a variety of sauces. With a little planning, you can even make them ahead of time and freeze them for later. So next time you're looking for a flavorful and satisfying meal, give these oven-baked meatballs a try.
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