melissa's meatballs

Name: Melissa's Meatballs
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 pound(s) ground beef; 1 cup(s) panko crumbs; 1/2 cup(s) whole milk; 1/2 cup(s) beef broth, plus additional; 1 cup(s) chopped fresh italian parsley; 3 - eggs, beaten; 2 tablespoon(s) dried oregano; 1 tablespoon(s) minced garlic (optional); 1 tablespoon(s) kosher salt; 1 tablespoon(s) seasoned pepper; 2 teaspoon(s) dried basil; 1 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper flakes; 1 pinch(es) nutmeg; 3/4 cup(s) grated parmesan cheese

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Melissa Snow

Hillsboro, OR

Updated on Sep 25, 2012

This is my favorite meatball recipe. So easy to prepare and such great flavor.

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Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
1 cup panko crumbs
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup beef broth, plus additional
1 cup chopped fresh italian parsley
3 - eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon minced garlic (optional)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon seasoned pepper
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pinch nutmeg
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

How To Make melissa's meatballs

Step 1

Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine beef, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, 1/2 C broth, milk, eggs, parsley, oregano, garlic, salt, pepper, basil, red pepper flakes, and nutmeg with a fork or very clean hands. Hint: It's easier and faster to use your hands!
Step 3

Using 2 spoons shape meat into balls. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Space meatballs on pan so that they are not touching. Cover bottom of pan with additional beef broth.
Step 4

Bake for 25 minutes. Transfer meatballs onto paper towels.
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