Soy-Free Oven-Baked Italian Meatballs
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with these Soy-Free Oven-Baked Italian Meatballs—perfectly seasoned and irresistibly tender, all without the use of soy-based ingredients. Featuring a flavorful blend of ground beef and pork, these savory meatballs are enhanced with Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and fragrant herbs like oregano, basil, and parsley. Baked to golden perfection in the oven, they’re a healthier alternative to frying while still achieving a delightfully crisp exterior. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and cooked in under half an hour, this recipe is ideal for busy families craving a classic dish with a wholesome twist. Serve them over your favorite pasta, alongside garlic bread, or as a protein-packed appetizer that everyone will adore!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 0.5 pound Ground pork
- 1 large Egg
- 0.75 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.75 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried basil
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 pound of ground beef and 0.5 pound of ground pork.
Add 1 large egg, 0.75 cup of Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, and 0.25 cup of milk to the meat mixture.
Mix in 0.5 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley.
Season the mixture with 0.75 teaspoon of salt, 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper, 0.5 teaspoon of onion powder, 0.5 teaspoon of dried oregano, and 0.5 teaspoon of dried basil.
Use your hands to gently mix all the ingredients until well combined, but do not overmix to keep the meatballs tender.
Scoop out approximately 2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll it into a ball, placing it on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
Lightly spray the meatballs with olive oil spray, ensuring an even coating for browning.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and browned on the outside.
Remove from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2289 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 153.5 g | 197% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.9 g | 310% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 770 mg | 257% | |
| Sodium | 3631 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.0 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.3 g | ||
| Protein | 169.1 g | 338% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 751 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 1496 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
