Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef or turkey
• 1 egg
• 1 ½ teaspoons dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
• ¼ cup breadcrumbs

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Line a baking sheet with foil or lightly coat it with cooking spray.
3. Add the ground meat, egg, dried herbs, seasonings, diced onion, and breadcrumbs to a large mixing bowl. Mix gently using your hands or a silicone spatula until evenly combined.
4. Shape the mixture into 2-inch meatballs and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each one.
5. Bake for 18–20 minutes, until the meatballs are browned on the outside and fully cooked through.
6. Serve as-is or pair with your favorite sauce and pasta.

• Lightly dampening your hands can help prevent the mixture from sticking while shaping the meatballs.
• If using a dark-colored baking sheet, turn the meatballs halfway through baking to avoid over-browning on the bottoms.
• For softer bottoms, line the baking sheet with parchment paper or use a glass baking dish instead.