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    Home » Meat » Beef

    O'Reilly Italian Meatballs

    Published: Jun 22, 2020 · Modified: Feb 13, 2023 by Ashley Havecker

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    Easy oven-baked Italian meatballs that are tender and juicy that make for the perfect meal or appetizer. These meatballs are made with ground beef, onion, Italian bread crumbs, and egg; these meatballs are seasoned to perfection!

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    • O'Reilly Italian Meatballs

    There’s nothing more comforting than a steaming bowl of meatballs in marinara sauce served over spaghetti noodles, and coupled with a side of garlic bread, it was the perfect quick meal that my family enjoys.

    What do I need to make Italian meatballs?

    This Italian meatballs recipe calls for simple ingredients that are easily found in your fridge and pantry, hence why they are often my go-to for my emergency meals. Here is everything you’ll need:

    1. Ground beef: This recipe calls for all ground beef, but please feel free to add in a half ratio of pork or sausage, if you prefer. Using fresh (not previously frozen) meat will produce the best results.
    2. Italian breadcrumbs: Adds wonderful flavors to the mix without the extra effort of making your own Italian seasoning blend.
    3. Onion: Many recipes call for sautéing the onions, but I personally find that so long as these aromatics are finely chopped, they blend in just perfectly with the mixture.
    4. Egg: Adds extra moisture to the meatballs and acts as a core component to bind the meatballs together.

    Can I use Venison to make these Italian meatballs?

    I do not recommend it as fat is a core component in making the beef meatballs tender and juicy. Venison is lean. I recommend using beef that is 80-85% lean to make the best meatballs.

    How do you store Italian meatballs?

    You can even make these meatballs and freeze them for later. I only recommend freezing them for up to 6 months max. They defrost well in pasta sauce, and then be ready for some noodles of your choice.

    What are some meal options with Italian meatballs?

    This recipe for homemade Italian meatballs can be used as an appetizer or a main course meal. There are so many different ways that you can use these meatballs!

    1. Meatballs in marinara sauce over spaghetti noodles with a side of garlic bread
    2. Meatball sandwiches
    3. Sweet and Sour Meatballs
    4. Lasanaga

    The options are endless!

    Italian Meatballs

    O'Reilly Italian Meatballs

    Easy oven-baked Italian meatballs that are tender and juicy that make for the perfect meal or appetizer. Made with ground beef, onion, Italian bread crumbs, and egg, these meatballs are seasoned to perfection!
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 45 minutes mins
    Course Main Course, Meat
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 people

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 lbs Ground beef
    • ½ c Chopped onions
    • 1 Egg
    • ½ c Italian bread crumbs
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
    • Beat egg and mix with ground beef, onions, bread crumbs, Salt, and Pepper well.
    • Form into small balls slightly smaller than golf balls
    • Bake meatballs for approximately 20- 25 minutes turning once while baking.

    Notes

    **Be sure to cook long enough to prevent being raw in the middle**
    Keyword Easy Meatballs, Homemade meatballs, Italian Meatballs, Meatballs
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    About Ashley Havecker

    My name is Ashley Havecker. I'm a self-taught cook with decades of experience. It's a bonding experience when family and friends can gather together for a meal. This simple yet powerful bonding is why I’ve built Saving Mealtime to make mealtime more convenient and a precious time of day.

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    1. Rachael

      August 21, 2020 at 12:10 pm

      Now that my daughter has decided she likes meatballs, I‘ve been on the hunt for a good meatball recipe. Most are too dry or the balls fall apart. I‘m going to give this one a try!

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