NO MESS BASIC MEATBALLS

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Some recipes fry meatballs for extra flavor and firm texture, however you can retain plenty of flavor and texture by baking them at a high temperature. "Juicy, aromatic, packed with flavor homemade Italian meatballs." You can cook these meatballs ahead and then freeze them on a baking sheet. When frozen remove and store in a freezer bag. Submitted to www.recipezaar.com on Feb. 22, 2010.

Provided by Papa D 1946-2012

Categories     Meat

Time 50m

Yield 30-33 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup beef broth
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 lbs ground chuck
1 cup beef broth, for baking

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Stir together all ingredients (except the ground meat & 1 cup of beef broth for baking) in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the ground chuck and mix together thoroughly.
  • Coat a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
  • Shape the meat mixture into balls about 2" in diameter and place on baking sheet spaced so as they aren't touching.
  • Cover bottom of baking sheet with the 1 cup of beef broth.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until the meatballs are just cooked through.
  • Reserve pan juices for your favorite sauce.

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