Baked Meatballs
Season: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter,
Meal: Snack,
Protein: Beef, Turkey,
Recipe Time: 20 min
Recipe Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef, 90% lean (or ground turkey)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk, 1% or non-fat
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Directions
- Mix all ingredients, shape into balls (about 24 meatballs).
- Arrange on baking sheets that have been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
- Bake at 425°F for 12-15 minutes. It is best to use a food safety thermometer to check for doneness (it should read 160°F for ground beef and 165°F for ground turkey).
- If meatballs are being saved for future use, chill rapidly; package in amounts needed per meal and freeze immediately.

Source: Myplate.gov
