Description
Discover the secret to perfect, juicy meatballs with this easy recipe featuring 4C bread crumbs. Ideal for spaghetti, meatball subs, or appetizers, these homemade meatballs are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 cup 4C bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup milk or water
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, 4C bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, egg, milk, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Use your hands to gently incorporate all ingredients, ensuring the 4C bread crumbs are evenly distributed.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Form the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and place on the sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly browned. Ensure internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
Notes
- Don’t overmix the meat mixture to keep the meatballs tender.
- Use 80/20 ground beef blend for optimal flavor and moisture.
- Ensure the 4C bread crumbs are evenly distributed.
- Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet to prevent sticking.
- Add grated Pecorino Romano cheese for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 220 Kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: meatballs, 4C bread crumbs, homemade meatballs, easy meatball recipe, Italian meatballs, baked meatballs, ground beef meatballs