meatballs on white plate

Baked Meatballs

This recipe is easy to make ahead and freeze to use in varied meals. You can make these meatballs in the oven or electric skillet.
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Course Basic Recipe
$0.77 per serving
Servings 48 meatballs

Ingredients
 

  • 2 pounds lean ground meat (beef, turkey, game)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 cup uncooked oatmeal (or oat bran, cracker or bread crumbs, or crushed unsweetened cereal)
  • 1 cup low-fat milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • Nonstick spray

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400℉.
  • Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Shape into 24 balls about the size of a golf ball (1 inch).
  • Arrange meatballs on baking pans or sheets (any size) coated with nonstick spray.
  • Bake at 400℉ for 20 minutes.
  • Use a food thermometer to check that center of meatball reaches 165°F for food safety.
  • To freeze for later use, chill rapidly. Freeze individually on clean baking sheets. Then, package in amounts needed for meals. Most recipes in this cookbook call for 9 meatballs. Label and freeze.

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Notes

Variation
  • Electric Skillet Cooking: Heat electric skillet to 375°F. Pour ½ inch of water in bottom of skillet. When water is simmering, add meatballs, cover, and cook for 15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°F.

Nutrition Label

Serving: 3 meatballs
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