Description
Juicy oven-baked meatballs glazed with a rich blend of melted butter, fresh garlic, and parsley. A simple one-pan meal with gourmet flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper. Mix gently by hand until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into balls (about 2 tablespoons each) and place them on the prepared sheet pan, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160F.
- While the meatballs bake, melt butter in a small pan over low heat. Stir in minced garlic and fresh parsley, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Remove meatballs from the oven and immediately pour the garlic herb butter over them, tossing to coat evenly.
- Let the meatballs rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American