Baked Meatballs

Baked Meatballs
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Baked meatballs are a perfect way to enjoy a hearty meal without having to spend a lot of time in the kitchen.

These savory meatballs are cooked with a delicious tomato sauce and are perfect for a quick and easy meal.

This recipe will make 12 large meatballs, and uses ground pork and ground beef, although any meat can be substituted.

Meatballs are a great way to use up any leftover meat and are delicious topped with a savory tomato sauce.

They are simple to make and can be customized to your liking. They can be made with any type of meat, but ground beef is the most common. You can also vary the flavor by adding different herbs and spices.

STORAGE: Baked Meatballs

FRIDGE: Place in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3-5 days.

FREEZER: Place in an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

REHEATING: Baked Meatballs

OVEN: Place in an ovenproof dish and cover, cook at 350F/180C for 15 minutes

MICROWAVE: Place in a microwave dish and cook on full power for 2-3 minutes.

Baked Meatballs RECIPE

INGREDIENTS  

1 lb Ground Pork

1 lb Ground Beef

3 Slices Bacon (chopped)

3 Cups Bread Crumbs

3 Eggs

3 Tbsp Ricotta Cheese

1 Tbsp Parsley (chopped)

1 Tsp Fennel Seeds

1 Tsp Oregano

1 Tsp Sea Salt

1 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes

1 Can Tomatoes (diced)

1 Cup Parmesan Cheese (shredded)

Parsley for Garnish

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Preheat the oven to 425F/220C and lightly grease the casserole dish.

2. Place the ground pork, ground beef, bacon and breadcrumbs in a mixing bowl.

3. Next, add the eggs, ricotta cheese, parsley, fennel seeds and oregano.

4. Mix well using a wooden spoon until all the ingredients are fully combined.

5. Now form 12 meatballs from the mixture using your hands, press firmly. Place the meatballs in the casserole dish.

6. Bake for 1 hour, remove from the oven and reduce the oven temperature to 325F/160C.

7. Pour the canned tomatoes over the meatballs, spreading evenly.

8. Return to the oven and bake for a further 1 hour.

9. Remove from the oven, scatter the parmesan cheese over the top, followed with the parsley.

10. Serve with salad or pasta.

EQUIPMENT

CASSEROLE DISH

MIXING BOWL

TIME

PREP TIME: 10 Minutes

COOK TIME: 1 Hour 30 Minutes

NUTRITIONAL VALUE:

Fat: 14.6g

Protein: 37.6g

Total Carbs: 21.1g

Calories: 371 calories

Baked Meatballs

Baked Meatballs

These savory baked meatballs are cooked with a delicious tomato sauce and are perfect for a quick and easy meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 12
Calories 371 kcal

Equipment

  • Casserole Dish
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Ground Pork
  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 3 Slices Bacon chopped
  • 3 Cups Bread Crumbs
  • 3 Eggs
  • 3 Tbsp Ricotta Cheese
  • 1 Tbsp Parsley chopped
  • 1 Tsp Fennel Seeds
  • 1 Tsp Oregano
  • 1 Tsp Sea Salt
  • 1 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 Can Tomatoes diced
  • Parmesan Cheese shredded
  • Parsley for Garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425F/220C and lightly grease the casserole dish.
  • Place the ground pork, ground beef, bacon and breadcrumbs in a mixing bowl.
  • Next, add the eggs, ricotta cheese, parsley, fennel seeds and oregano.
  • Mix well using a wooden spoon until all the ingredients are fully combined.
  • Now form 12 meatballs from the mixture using your hands, press firmly. Place the meatballs in the casserole dish.
  • Bake for 1 hour, remove from the oven and reduce the oven temperature to 325F/160C.
  • Pour the canned tomatoes over the meatballs, spreading evenly.
  • Return to the oven and bake for a further 1 hour.
  • Remove from the oven, scatter the parmesan cheese over the top, followed with the parsley.
  • Serve with salad or pasta.