Juicy Homemade Meatballs Recipe | Easy, Flavor-Packed & Perfect Every Time

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork can be more economical.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and lower in calories.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide a healthier alternative with more fiber.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, and egg.

Finely chop garlic and onion, then add to the mixture along with parsley, oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Mix the ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.

Form the mixture into meatballs, about the size of a golf ball.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add meatballs to the skillet in batches, cooking until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Transfer browned meatballs to a baking dish.

Pour tomato sauce over the meatballs and sprinkle with basil and red pepper flakes.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until cooked through.

Serve hot with pasta, in a sub, or on their own.

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