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Learn This Ground Beef Hack and You’ll Never Cook Meatballs Again! 🍔🔥
If you love meatballs but dread the mess, the time, and the effort it takes to shape, cook, and clean up after them—this one’s for you. Meatballs are a beloved comfort food around the world, but let’s be honest: rolling and frying dozens of tiny spheres isn’t exactly the fastest weeknight dinner option.
What if we told you there’s a brilliant ground beef hack that delivers the same flavor-packed experience without ever forming a single meatball? That’s right. This time-saving kitchen shortcut gives you all the juicy, seasoned meatball flavor, minus the hassle—and it’s taking over kitchens for good reason.
🍴 What’s the Hack?
The secret? Meatball smash bake—also known as the sheet pan meatball hack. Instead of forming individual meatballs, you mix all your ingredients like usual, then spread the mixture in a thin layer across a baking dish or sheet pan and bake it all at once. After baking, simply slice or scoop into portions. You get all the taste of traditional meatballs with none of the fuss.
🧄 Ingredients for the No-Roll Meatball Bake:
Here’s a basic version you can tweak to your taste:
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs (or crushed crackers)
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 small onion, finely grated or chopped
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley or basil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Optional: a splash of milk or Worcestershire sauce for added moisture
🔥 How to Make It:
- Preheat the Oven:
Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). - Mix Everything Together:
In a large bowl, combine all your ingredients and mix well. Don’t overwork it—just until combined. - Spread & Flatten:
Line a baking sheet or 9×13″ pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it. Press the meat mixture into a flat, even layer about 1/2-inch thick. - Bake:
Place in the oven and bake for about 18–20 minutes, or until the meat is fully cooked and slightly browned on top. - For Complete Cooking STEPS Please Head On Over To Next Page Or Open button (>) and don’t forget to SHARE with your Facebook friends
