Homestyle Baked Beef Meatballs
Golden and tender on the outside, juicy on the inside — these oven-baked beef meatballs are a comforting crowd-pleaser that comes together with pantry staples. Seasoned with fresh herbs, garlic, and ripe tomatoes, they make a perfect weeknight dinner or a hearty appetizer. Simple, satisfying, and absolutely delicious.
🛒 Ingredients
20 servings
- 500 g (1 lb) ground beef (chuck)
- 2 ripe tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely grated
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4–6 tablespoons all-purpose flour (to bind)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- A handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- A few sprigs of fresh chives, finely sliced
- Olive oil, to grease the baking dish
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Directions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200 °C / 400 °F. Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped tomatoes, grated onion, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, parsley, and chives. Season well with salt and pepper.
- 3
Add flour one tablespoon at a time, mixing with your hands after each addition, until the mixture is firm enough to hold its shape when rolled into balls.
- 4
Shape the mixture into walnut-sized meatballs (about 3 cm / 1.2 inches in diameter) and arrange them in the greased baking dish, leaving a little space between each.
- 5
Bake for 30–35 minutes, turning halfway through, until the meatballs are nicely browned and cooked through.
- 6
Serve hot with a green salad, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread. Enjoy!
💡 Chef's Tip
For extra juicy meatballs, stir in a tablespoon of sour cream before shaping. You can also spoon over a simple tomato sauce for the last 10 minutes of baking.
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