Easy Homemade Meatballs

This easy homemade meatballs recipe is the best homemade meatballs ever. So juicy, moist, simple and quick to make. It takes 30 minutes from prep to finish and you only need few ingredients.

How to make meatballs from mince

This meatballs recipe is made with minced beef. You can use turkey mince, chicken, pork mince, mix of the meats or whatever meat mince you prefer. For homemade minced meat, check How to make minced meat at home. When i posted the short video of how to make minced meat at home, i had people ask what recipes to use minced meat for. So here is one of the numerous recipes i use it for - Homemade Meatballs!

I make my meatballs from scratch. I know i always say homemade is best but it's actually true. Let me tell you other reasons why i make easy homemade meatballs:

Why i make meatballs from scratch

I know what's in my meatballs - I chose the type of meat, ratio of fat, i can mix turkey mince and chicken mince, decide to use lean meat or not.. I'm sure you get the drift.

Tastes really good - It tastes better than store bought and i ensure it's well seasoned.

Size - I decide how small or big i want the meatballs. I can make mini meatballs or giant meatballs if i chose.

Better than store bought - Once you try this recipe, you'll never go store bought again. It's so much better in taste and quality.

Related: How to cook meatballs in the oven

Ingredients for homemade  meatballs

For this recipe you will need few ingredients:

Minced meat

Egg

Parsley

Oregano

Black pepper

Seasoning Cube (optional)

Onions

Breadcrumbs - I used homemade breadcrumbs and will post recipe soon.

Salt

Water

How to make meatballs without breadcrumbs

Breadcrumbs and egg role in meatball is to bind so the meatballs hold shape. To make meatballs without breadcrumbs, substitute breadcrumbs for plain flour or oats.  Details in recipe card below

How to make Meatballs

This is how to make meatballs step by step:

1)In a bowl, add egg, parsley, black pepper, oregano, seasoning cube, breadcrumbs, onion, water and mix.

2) Add in minced meat and mix gently with your hands.

3) Scoop some of the meat into your wet or oiled palm. Roll between your palms into round shape and place on baking tray. (For consistent size, use ice cream scoop)

4) Repeat step 3 till all meatballs are used up.

5) Bake in oven at a temperature of 200 Celcius or 400F for 10 - 15 minutes. Use meat thermometer to ensure that the inside is at least 165 degrees F or 75 degrees celcius. Turn the side halfway into baking time to cook the other side.

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Best Served warm.

TIPS for oven baked meatballs recipe

You can add additional seasoning like garlic and coriander.

Don't over mix the beef to avoid meatballs coming out tough.

Turn the meatballs halfway into baking time to cook the other side.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR MEATBALLS RECIPE

How long do you bake meatballs in oven?

10 - 15 minutes at 400F or 200C depending on size of the meatballs.

What can i use to replace breadcrumbs?
You can use Plain flour or oats to substitute breadcrumbs.

What can i use instead of eggs in meatballs

Add olive oil in water and use with breadcrumbs. Details in recipe card below.

Storage

How to freeze meatballs
Put meatballs in freezer safe container or ziplock bags, label with dates and freeze. Meatballs can be frozen for up to 3 months.
It can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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Fried Spaghetti
Garlic butter shrimp pasta
Easy baked chicken legs
Curried black eyed peas 

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