With just 3 easy ingredients, you can make the BEST homemade meatballs! This Easy Meatball Recipe will instantly take your pasta dinner, meatballs subs, or party appetizers to the next level!
In addition to creating a cozy Italian dinner, these also make the BEST BBQ Ranch Meatballs or Cranberry Meatballs!
Easy Meatball Recipe Baked In Oven
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 3 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…
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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 – you’ll want large eggs for this recipe
- Herb Stuffing Mix – Chicken Stuffing Mix can be substituted
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 per the recipe instructions in the recipe card below 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…
1. First go preheat your oven.
2. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or foil. If using foil, spray it with a non-stick cooking spray.
3. Add all your 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.
4. Then roll small amounts of the mixture into 1.5″ balls, and place on your cookie sheet.
5. Bake until meatballs reach an internal temp of 165.
That’s it… you’re done!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
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 you can bake them on a parchment lined baking sheet in the oven at 350 degrees for about 13 – 15 minutes.
How To Use Your Homemade Meatballs
Now are you wondering how to use your homemade meatballs? I’ve got so many tasty ideas for you!
These homemade meatballs are great served with a Traditional Italian Pasta Meal, on a roll for a Meatball Slider, or even served with Teriyaki Sauce Over Rice.
Or you can pull out your Crockpot or Instant Pot, and try some of these easy recipes…
- Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs
- Crockpot BBQ Ranch Meatballs
- Crockpot Dr Pepper Meatballs
- Slow Cooker Buffalo Ranch Meatballs
- Crockpot Sweet and Sour Meatballs
- Orange Glazed Meatballs Recipe
- Instant Pot Meatballs Appetizer
- Meatball Subs
- Easy Brown Gravy Recipe (No Drippings Needed!)
Homemade Meatballs Reviews
Here’s What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About These Homemade Meatballs…
Betty writes: “Great idea using stuffing …genius!”
Cindy writes: “Quick and tasty!”
Maria writes: “So easy and delicious!”
Rebecca writes: “Yum! So tasty!”
Jessie writes: “So good, very filling.”
Sharon writes: “Fast, easy, tasty. I used Stovetop cornbread stuffing and ground turkey.”
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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.
Notes
- For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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So have you tried this Easy Meatball Recipe made with ground beef yet?
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Hi Angela ~ I usually just use Stove Top Stuffing. 😉
~ Heidi
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!
Hi Annie ~ I spray the foil. They’ll come off much easier after they’re done. 🙂
~ Heidi
do u grease the foil….or the cookie sheet…?
You said a foil lined sprayed cookie sheet.
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!!!!
That’s a great idea… thanks so much for sharing!
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?
You could definitely swap ground turkey or ground chicken for the beef!
I love meatballs! Thanks so much for this super simple reciped.
You’re very welcome!
I've never made meatballs! GASP! I know right? But this looks SUPER easy I think I can. LOL
ive never made meatballs either but they look amazing !
Thank you… they’re such a cinch to make at home!
They really are ridiculously easy to make!
Love those super easy recipes. Thanks.
You’re very welcome!
Great idea! Thanks!!
You’re very welcome! 🙂