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Home / Recipes / Small Meals / Appetizers / Oven Baked Meatballs

Oven Baked Meatballs

25 mins
| 12 Comments |
4.67 from 6 votes
Jump to Recipe 01/18/18 | Updated: 05/26/20 | by Nora

With just a few ingredients, you can make these easy oven BAKED MEATBALLS at home, all from scratch! No messing with getting them browned all around or flipping without the meatballs losing their shape – baking meatballs is SO easy!

Oven baked meatballs in a bowl, ready to be served.

One of the best things about calling this blog my job (!!) is the fact that I can do pretty much whatever I want to.

And one of the worst things about it? That I can do pretty much whatever I want to.

Ha!

It means things like I can decide to stay in my PJs all day. But also things like I can change my mind a gazillion times.

I live by my calendar and often test and photograph recipes weeks, if not months in advance.

But then things happen in my head and I have a last minute holiday recipe idea… And something gets pushed back.

Occasionally it then gets… Forgotten.

Like these baked meatballs, you ask?? Wellll, yeah.

How to make oven baked meatballs.

So, I had planned to share this recipe right after Christmas with you. Better late than never, right?

*holds out a plate of cookies to make up for it*

Well, as you might be able to tell, these meatballs are BAKED. I know, it was not obvious at all from the title and photos ?

I used my usual recipe and technique from my meatball tutorial, but I added some extra herbs and seasoning to the meat.

We love meatballs, so I make them a lot. (Ahem, proof, proof and proof. Oh, and proof. OK, one more.)

Holding oven baked meatballs on a tray.

I’ve been annoyed by the pan-frying process lately though. Not necessarily because it’s hard, but a) because I have a 16 month old who enjoys climbing on the counter, trying to dive into any pots and pans on the stove and b) it’s just something that needs my attention… When I don’t have any capacities for extra attentiveness.

There’s really no magic to it: Lightly oil a baking sheet, place meatballs on top, bake.

No flipping, no splatters, no toddler crawling into the sizzling pan… No paying attention to anything – apart from the kitchen timer.

Don’t they looks scrumptious?? And so evenly browned!

Oven baked meatballs are so easy to make!

While the rolling does take some time, they are super quick to bake.

Ah, you want to know how long to bake these meatballs in the oven?

Around 8 minutes does the job – first I baked them for longer, but they are done in around 8 minutes if you make them about 2 teaspoons sized, which is my preferred meatball size.

I really don’t like the huge “dinner sized” ones – they’re like mini meatloaves!

Either way, we love these in tomato sauce with pasta or, if I’m lazy (OK, that’s when I’m lazy, not if) all by themselves with a dipping sauce and some baked potato wedges on the side.

Oven baked meatballs are juicy and evenly browned!

If you need more meal ideas for meatballs, I went a little crazy and wrote down all our favorite sides for every type of meatball I know in this post. My kind of food geekery ?

Oh and the best part about oven baking meatballs? You can make them for a crowd SO easily if you want to serve them as an appetizer!

Now go rock your meatball game!

– Nora

P.S: In case you were wondering, I never actually stay in my PJs all day. In fact, the first thing I do in the morning is getting showered and dressed. I just feel terrible and unproductive all day long when I don’t put on real clothes in the morning. It’s a blessing and a burden all at the same time ?

Here’s the printable recipe for how to bake meatballs:

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Oven Baked Meatballs

These oven baked meatballs are quick and easy to make. Baking them frees up your attention for any sides you want to serve with dinner! It's also a great way to make a large amount of meatballs for a crowd. They have the best flavor, keep their shape and brown evenly in the oven. We love adding these to tomato sauce over pasta, or pairing them with potato wedges and a dip!
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Recipe details

Prep 15 mins
Cook 10 mins
Total 25 mins
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
 

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • ⅓ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Black pepper
  • Oil

Instructions
 

  • Mix ingredients: Place all ingredients in a large bowl. Using a hand mixer with the dough hooks attached, mix the ingredients together very well.
  • Shape meatballs: Once the mix is kneaded thoroughly, scoop out about 2-teaspoon-sized balls of meat. Cup the meat between your palms and roll it into a tight ball. Place the meatballs in a single layer on a lightly oiled baking sheet.
  • Bake: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Bake the meatballs for around 10 minutes, or until they're evenly browned on the outside and no longer pink in the middle. Do not overbake them, or they will be dry.
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Notes

1. For extra-firm meatballs, freeze them on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before baking. You will need to add 2-3 minutes to the baking time.
2. You can switch up the seasoning however you like! Chopped fresh parsley is delicious. And using dried oregano gives them a more Greek-inspired flavor!
3. If you make a large batch to freeze, use a stand mixer with the hook attachment to mix the meat dough.
4. It's important to knead the meat mix very well. The more thoroughly you knead it, the smoother and less scraggly your meatballs will look.

Nutrition

Calories: 352kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 22gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 121mgSodium: 318mgPotassium: 379mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 2.1mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 3mg
Nutrition is an estimate.

More recipe information

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Traditional
Nutrition Facts
Oven Baked Meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 352 Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Cholesterol 121mg40%
Sodium 318mg14%
Potassium 379mg11%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 22g44%
Vitamin A 60IU1%
Vitamin C 2.1mg3%
Calcium 53mg5%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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When I got married to my professional chef husband, I realized I had to step up my game in the kitchen. Now I share my favorite foolproof family recipes here on Savory Nothings: Chef-approved, kid-vetted and easy enough for everyday home cooks like you and me!   Learn more.

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Comments

  1. Suzy Godfrey says

    October 20, 2021 at 4:23 pm

    I have these in the oven now. I’m making them for a church potluck…smells divine!!

    Reply
    • Nora says

      November 01, 2021 at 5:18 pm

      I hope they turned out well, Suzy!

      Reply
  2. Diane E Rapin says

    December 13, 2020 at 5:56 pm

    5 stars
    Easy to make and we all enjoyed these meatballs.

    Reply
  3. Garrick M lemberger says

    November 29, 2020 at 9:00 pm

    5 stars
    Very good, easy recipe.

    Reply
  4. Linda Zarker says

    April 26, 2020 at 6:33 pm

    4 stars
    I’m going to try this recipe today which is actually pretty much the way I was going to make them anyway. However, I’ve made oven baked meatballs before and they are great, but I put them in a muffin pan so they don’t roll anywhere. And, as an aside, I too always take a shower first thing in the morning. Helps me feel less “scuzzy” and gets my day off to a much better start. Lazing around in pajamas is reserved for the late evening, if even then. 🙂

    Reply
  5. m elizabeth says

    December 02, 2019 at 10:01 pm

    Good recipe for sauce that is not tomato based..

    Reply
  6. Buncie Steckler says

    May 03, 2019 at 9:41 pm

    could pan pork sausage be used in place beef/
    Thank you,
    Buncie

    Reply
    • Nora says

      October 21, 2019 at 10:32 am

      You can definitely use ground sausage in place of the beef, or in place of half of the beef! Hope that helps.

      Reply
  7. Karen says

    February 17, 2019 at 10:20 pm

    Nora, Did you freeze your meatballs raw or after you baked them?

    Reply
    • Nora says

      February 18, 2019 at 6:45 am

      Hi Karen, you can technically do either, but I always freeze them baked because it makes it a lot easier to reheat them. Hope they helps!

      Reply
  8. Phyllis says

    January 12, 2019 at 12:55 am

    To form my meat balls, I use a tablespoon size measuring spoon that is rounded, like an ice cream scoop. Give it a light coat of oil, and they slide right onto the baking pan. Much quicker than rolling with hands.

    Reply
    • Nora says

      January 14, 2019 at 8:35 pm

      Phyllis, that is SUCH a great tip! I just made a double batch for the freezer, but I’ll try your method next time!

      Reply

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