Homemade meatballs don’t need to be complicated! Just try this Easy Meatball Recipe with Ground Beef!
Craving some Homemade Meatballs with your spaghetti, on your hoagie, or as an appetizer? You’ll LOVE this Easy Meatball Recipe baked in the oven!
Sharon writes: "Fast, easy, tasty."
If you’re looking for a simple and super tasty recipe, I’ve got just the thing!
These homemade meatballs are so simple to make, and absolutely delicious!
Add them to your favorite pasta dishes, enjoy them as a high-protein snack, serve them on a hoagie for dinner, or let guests go to town with a tasty crockpot meatball appetizer!
There really are so many delicious ways to enjoy your homemade meatballs!
Now if you’re wondering… do meatballs need milk?
The answer is nope! And with milk sensitivities in our family, I was happy to find a way to make delicious homemade meatballs without milk.
Are you ready for the best part?
Just 4 easy ingredients and you’re done!
Plus… these Meatballs are freezer friendly, so you can pop any extras in the freezer for later! It’s the perfect way to plan ahead with a little Meal Prep!
So what are you waiting for? Let’s get started making some meatballs, shall we?
Here’s what you’ll need to make this easy dairy free meatball recipe…
Easy Meatball Recipe
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Homemade Meatball Ingredients:
It takes just a few simple ingredients to make the BEST Easy Meatballs!
Check your cupboards, pantry, fridge, and freezer… or add the following to your next grocery list to make sure you’ve got everything on hand…
- Ground Beef
- Eggs
- Stuffing Mix
What’s the Best Way to Bake Meatballs?
The best way to bake your meatballs in the oven is on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or a foil.
If using foil, you’ll want to spray it first with a non-stick cooking spray.
Then… simply bake at 400 degrees until done.
I told you this was going to be EASY!
How to Make Meatballs in the Oven:
You won’t believe how simple it is to make your own meatballs at home!
Here’s what you’ll do…
First go preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or foil. If using foil, spray it with a non-stick cooking spray.
Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl, and use your hands to combine it thoroughly. Yep, we’re going to get a little wild with our hands here, but it makes ALL the difference when mixing up your ingredients.
Then roll small amounts of the mixture into 1.5″ balls, and place on your cookie sheet.
Bake until meatballs reach an internal temp of 165. (usually about 15 – 18 minutes)
That’s it… you’re done!
How to Freeze Meatballs:
To freeze meatballs, after baking transfer them to a clean cookie sheet and flash freeze for a minimum of 3 hours. Then transfer to gallon sized freezer bags and freeze for up to 3 months.
How to Reheat Meatballs That Have Been Frozen:
To reheat your frozen meatballs, cook with your favorite sauce in a crockpot for 2 hours on HIGH or 4 hours on LOW… or bake on a parchment lined baking sheet in the oven at 350 degrees for about 13 – 15 minutes.
What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About These Homemade Meatballs:
Jessie writes: “So good, very filling.”
Sharon writes: “Fast, easy, tasty. I used Stovetop cornbread stuffing and ground turkey.”
Easy Meatball Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Ground Beef
- 3 Eggs
- 1 cup Water
- 6 ounces Stuffing Mix
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper, or you can use foil sprayed with non-stick Cooking Spray.
- Add Ground Beef, Eggs, Water, and Dry Stuffing mix to large mixing bowl, and use your hands to mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Roll beef mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls and place on foil-lined cookie sheet.
- Bake for approx. 15 - 18 minutes, or until done and meatballs reach a 165 degree internal temperature.
- Storage Tip: Meatballs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezer Friendly Tip: To freeze meatballs, after baking transfer them to a clean cookie sheet and flash freeze for a minimum of 3 hours. Then transfer to gallon sized freezer bags and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheating Tip: To reheat your frozen meatballs, cook with your favorite sauce in a crockpot for 2 hours on HIGH or 4 hours on LOW... or bake on a parchment lined baking sheet in the oven at 350 degrees for about 13 - 15 minutes.
Wasn’t that SO easy?
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So have you tried this Easy Meatball Recipe made with ground beef yet?
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Laura Clark says
Making these today and freezing! Thanks for the easy recipe~
Heidi says
Hi Angela ~ I usually just use Stove Top Stuffing. 😉
~ Heidi
Angela says
Is the dry stuffing mix like stovetop stuffing or just the dry pepperidge farm stuffing? I want to try these as frozen meatballs can add up. Thanks!
Heidi says
Hi Annie ~ I spray the foil. They’ll come off much easier after they’re done. 🙂
~ Heidi
Annie says
do u grease the foil….or the cookie sheet…?
You said a foil lined sprayed cookie sheet.
VegasMama says
My family doesn’t eat beef either…. but they wanted spagetti and meatballs for dinner. Problem is I really don’t like making them — too many ingredients, yadda, yadda, yadda…
Luckily I found this recipe, tried it with stuffing, eggs, ground turkey, italian seasoning and 1 bulb of minced garlic… yummm….they are delish!
We didn’t bake the first batch — cooked them like I usually do boil in water first (to retain shape) then brown them with a little oil, which takes about an hour (give or take) but we are going to bake the next batch….
I’ll be making meatballs for my family more often now that I found this easy AND fast recipe. Many thanks!!!!
Beka says
These look really easy, but I don’t eat beef. Has anyone tried these with ground chicken or turkey? Would it cook for the same amount of time?
TheRoosterChick says
I love meatballs! Thanks so much for this super simple reciped.
Sherri S says
I've never made meatballs! GASP! I know right? But this looks SUPER easy I think I can. LOL
Michele says
ive never made meatballs either but they look amazing !
SnoWhite says
Love those super easy recipes. Thanks.
The Kelley Family says
Great idea! Thanks!!