Categories: Appetizers- Snacks
Ingredients
- 1 cup unseasoned bread crumbs
- 3/4 cup Romano or Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 2 Tbsp. dried oregano
- 1 Tbsp. garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp. kosher salt
- 1 Tbsp. ground black pepper
- 2 tsp. dried basil
- 1 cup crushed red pepper flakes
- Pinch nutmeg
- 2 lb. ground chuck
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
Directions
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
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Stir together all ingredients (except the ground beef and beef broth) in a large mixing bowl.
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Add the ground chuck and mix together thoroughly. Using a portioning scoop or 2 spoons, shape the meat mixture into balls (about 2 inch diameter or 1 1/2 oz. each). Coat a baking sheet or shallow roasting pan with nonstick cooking spray.
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Space the meatballs on the pan so they are not touching or crowded together.
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Cover bottom of pan with beef broth. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the meatballs are just cooked through. Reserve pan juice for sauce.