Beef Meatballs

Ingredients

1 pound 80% lean ground beef (could sub with half ground pork)

1 large egg , beaten

¼ cup breadcrumbs

¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

¼ cup finely chopped onion

2 teaspoons minced garlic

¾ teaspoon Kosher salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

2 Tablespoons chopped fresh Italian flat leaf parsley , optional

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.

In a large bowl, combine the meat, egg, breadcrumbs, cheese, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and parsley, if using.

Use a medium cookie scoop or spoon to scoop the meat mixture. Form into 1 1/2-inch balls and place on the baking sheet.

Bake uncovered 17 to 20 minutes, or until no longer pink in the middle. Turn halfway through, so the bottoms don't brown.