melissa's meatballs

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Melissa Snow
Hillsboro, OR

This is my favorite meatball recipe. So easy to prepare and such great flavor.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
method Bake

Ingredients For melissa's meatballs

  • 2 lb
    ground beef
  • 1 c
    panko crumbs
  • 1/2 c
    whole milk
  • 1/2 c
    beef broth, plus additional
  • 1 c
    chopped fresh italian parsley
  • 3
    eggs, beaten
  • 2 Tbsp
    dried oregano
  • 1 Tbsp
    minced garlic (optional)
  • 1 Tbsp
    kosher salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    seasoned pepper
  • 2 tsp
    dried basil
  • 1 tsp
    crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 pinch
    nutmeg
  • 3/4 c
    grated parmesan cheese

How To Make melissa's meatballs

  • 1
    Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees
  • 2
    In a large bowl, combine beef, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, 1/2 C broth, milk, eggs, parsley, oregano, garlic, salt, pepper, basil, red pepper flakes, and nutmeg with a fork or very clean hands. Hint: It's easier and faster to use your hands!
  • 3
    Using 2 spoons shape meat into balls. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Space meatballs on pan so that they are not touching. Cover bottom of pan with additional beef broth.
  • 4
    Bake for 25 minutes. Transfer meatballs onto paper towels.

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