Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 lb 80% lean ground beef (could sub with half ground pork)
• 1 large egg , beaten
• ¼ C breadcrumbs
• ¼ C grated parmesan cheese
• ¼ C finely chopped onion
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• ¾ tsp Kosher salt
• ¼ tsp ground black pepper
• 2 Tbsp flat leaf parsley, chopped, optional
• Optional: 2 C marinara sauce, cooked noodles, grated parmesan cheese, basil, or parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray. 
2. In a large bowl, combine the meat, egg, breadcrumbs, cheese, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and parsley, if using.
3. 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. 
4. Bake uncovered 17 to 20 minutes, or until no longer pink in the middle. Turn halfway through, so the bottoms don’t brown.