Baked Meatballs

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2005

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Meatballs for All

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (153)

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Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
20 meatballs, 4 to 5 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 40 min

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Ingredients

1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 pound ground lamb
1/2 pound ground round
5 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and drained thoroughly
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan
1 whole egg
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup bread crumbs, divided

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the pork, lamb, ground round, spinach, cheese, egg, basil, parsley, garlic powder, salt, red pepper flakes, and 1/4 cup of the bread crumbs. Using your hands, mix all ingredients until well incorporated. Use immediately or place in refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Place the remaining 1/4 cup of bread crumbs into a small bowl. Using a scale, weigh meatballs into 1.5-ounce portions and place on a sheet pan. Using your hands, shape the meatballs into rounds, roll in the bread crumbs and place the meatballs in individual, miniature muffin tin cups. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden and cooked through.

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Scott Plymouth, WI 01-28-2010
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Simplicity at its best
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Love this recipe, Alton. These and a little of my homemade sauce from my home grown tomatoes...oh, man...my spaghetti will... never be without them!Read more
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Sheila Watson, IL 01-27-2010
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Tried lamb-hate lamb
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

I have discovered I'm not fond of lamb at all. The spinich was very odd to me as well. I don't love this recipe. Sorry Alton!... I still love you!Read more
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SCOTT Columbus, OH 01-19-2010
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Last meatball recipe I'll look for...
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Have always wanted to find a "go-to" meatball recipe. Used to love my Italian grandma's, but don't remember how she made... them. No problem...these are better! Used 3/4 lb pork and beef, added 1 tsp oregano, 1 small shallot and 1 clove of garlic (both micro-planed), and kept everything else the same. Holy cow! These are great, simple to make, and quick to put together. I did half-and-half with the breadcrumb crust, and I like both. This is my meatball recipe; search over. FinallyRead more
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Larry Decatur, GA 01-07-2010
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Really Great!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

In my version, I omitted the lamb, spinach, and red pepper flakes. I added a small onion and 2 cloves of garlic (all grated... on the microplaner), a tsp of oregano, and a sprinkling of cayenne pepper. After forming the meatballs, I let them sit in the fridge for several hours. Then, baked for 20 minutes. Based on internal temp, they probably could have been done in 16-18 minutes. They come out only lightly browned, but fully cooked and NOT dried out or dense. Will definitely stick with this recipe.Read more
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sandra Downingtown, PA 01-05-2010
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Excellent!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I am Italian and have been making meatballs for years. This recipe is by far the best meatball recipe! The meatballs have a... nice delicate crisp outside with a delicious inside! Thumbs up!Read more
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Mary Corpus Christi, TX 12-23-2009
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Superb!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made these for my daughters 18th birthday dinner along with Giada's Marinara sauce and plain spahgetti. Those teenagers... ate every last meatball! I left out the lamb and used only pork and beef. They were the best! Read more