Juicy Oven Baked Meatballs

This is *Juicy Oven Baked Meatballs* – super soft, never dry! Perfect for dinner.

 

*FULL RECIPE:*

 

*Ingredients:*

 

– Beef Mince (Keema) – 500g (half beef + half mutton/chicken is even juicier .

– Eggs – 2 whole

– Bread Crumbs – 1/2 cup (60g) or 2 slices of bread soaked in milk

– Onion – 1 medium, very finely chopped or grated

– Garlic – 3 cloves minced / 1 tsp paste

– Milk – 1/4 cup (60ml)

– Salt – 1 tsp

– Black Pepper – 1/2 tsp

– Paprika / Red Chilli Powder – 1 tsp

– Cumin Powder – 1/2 tsp

– Fresh Parsley / Coriander – 2 tbsp chopped

– Olive Oil – 2 tbsp for tray

 

*Method:*

 

*STEP 1 – Make Mix:*

In a big glass bowl add mince, eggs , breadcrumbs, grated onion, garlic, milk, all spices, and parsley.

 

*IMPORTANT:* Mix gently with hands for just 1 minute. Do NOT over-mix or meatballs will become hard. Mix should be soft and sticky.

 

*STEP 2 – Shape:*

Oil your hands. Take 2 tbsp of mix and roll into a smooth ball, size of a golf ball. Place in an oiled baking tray . Make 15-16 balls. Leave little space between them.

 

*STEP 3 – Bake / Fry – 2 Options:*

 

*Option A – Oven (Healthier & Juicier):*

Preheat oven to 200C / 400F. Drizzle oil on balls. Bake for 18-20 mins until golden brown and cooked inside.

 

*Option B – Pan Fry:*

Heat oil in a pan, fry balls on medium heat for 6-7 mins turning until brown on all sides.

 

*STEP 4 – Serve:*

These meatballs are ready to eat as is! Or you can add them to:

 

1. Tomato Sauce + Pasta

2. White Creamy Sauce

3. Serve with pita bread and yogurt

 

*Pro Tips for Soft Meatballs:*

1. Adding bread + milk is the secret – makes them super soft, not rubbery.

2. Don’t skip eggs, they bind everything.

3. If you like, add 1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese inside each ball – cheesy burst!

 

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