Ground Meatballs with Ketchup (Printer-Friendly)
Juicy ground meatballs baked and topped with warm ketchup sauce. Great for family meals or an easy party dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meatballs
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450 g minced beef
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100 g torn crusty bread roll or breadcrumbs
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon salt
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0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon Italian dried herbs
→ Sauce
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240 ml ketchup
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat the oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper for easy removal and minimal sticking.
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Combine minced beef, bread or breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, and Italian herbs in a large mixing bowl. Mix gently until just combined to keep meatballs tender.
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Using damp hands, shape the mixture into balls 2.5–4 cm in diameter. Place formed meatballs evenly spaced on the prepared tray.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, until meatballs are browned and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 70°C.
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While meatballs are baking, gently warm ketchup in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally until heated through.
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Transfer baked meatballs to a serving plate. Pour warm ketchup over the meatballs and ensure they are well coated. Serve hot as desired.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Use minced beef containing 15–20% fat for succulent and soft meatballs.
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Avoid overmixing meat to prevent tough texture; mix until ingredients are just incorporated.
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For easier shaping, moisten your hands before forming meatballs.
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For best results, test taste by pan-frying a small piece of mixture and adjust seasoning as needed.
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Allow meatballs to rest for several minutes after baking to retain juiciness.