Homemade Meatballs

These classic homemade meatballs are bursting with amazing flavor and are perfect when served with sauce, over spaghetti, or on their own. Making meatballs at home has never been so easy!

Homemade Meatballs Ingredients

When it comes to homemade meatballs, there’s just something special about that home-cooked taste.

These meatballs are crafted with care and quality ingredients, resulting in a flavor that’s simply irresistible.

Each and every bite is like a little explosion of savory goodness, with a juicy and tender texture that’ll have you coming back for more.

Substitutions And Additions

GROUND BEEF: If you’d prefer to use different types of ground meat in this easy recipe, you can use a mild ground Italian sausage, ground pork, or ground turkey in your delicious meatballs.

RANCH SEASONING: You can use any brand and style of dry ranch seasoning that you prefer in this classic meatball recipe.

How To Make This Easy Homemade Meatballs Recipe

Making homemade meatballs is a straightforward process. Let’s walk through the steps below.

STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 425°F.

STEP TWO: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

STEP THREE: In a large bowl, stir together all of the ingredients until they are well mixed.

STEP FOUR: Using a 1½-tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the meatball mixture into balls, using your hands to pack the meat mixture tightly into ball shapes.

STEP FIVE: Space the raw meatballs about an inch apart in a single layer on parchment-lined cookie sheets.

STEP SIX: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and turn each meatball over. Place the tray back in the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Serve the cooked meatballs warm.

How To Serve These Flavorful Meatballs

Homemade meatballs are a classic comfort food that everyone loves. There are plenty of delicious and easy side dishes that will take your meatballs to the next level.

Try serving them with a side of garlic bread, roasted vegetables, or even mashed potatoes. You could also go for a simple Caesar salad or a more substantial pasta dinner.

Of course, you could go the traditional route and make meatball subs or serve them on top of spaghetti.

This meatball parmesan recipe can also be used to make a saucy, flavorful meatball sub. Our crockpot Swedish meatballs are perfect to serve over noodles for a hearty dinner.

Storing This Easy Meatball Recipe

Homemade meatballs are easy to store in both the fridge and freezer. Here’s how.

IN THE FRIDGE: You can store leftover meatballs in a sealed food storage container, such as a Ziploc bag or airtight container, in the fridge for 4 to 5 days.

IN THE FREEZER: This is a great recipe to make a large batch and keep some in the freezer for later.

To freeze these easy meatballs you will want to place them in the freezer before cooking them and leave them there until they harden up. Then, transfer them to a large Ziploc freezer bag. Seal the bag and remove as much air as possible.

Freeze for up to 3 months until ready to cook.

These homemade meatballs are so versatile and have so much flavor. They can go in sauce over noodles or be served solo. Best of all, they are easy to make. In just six simple steps, you have delicious homemade Italian meatballs.

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