We’ve been writing about this popular meatball recipe in Betty’s Big Red™ Cookbooks since 1969, and for good reason! All you need to make them is 15 minutes of prep and a few basic ingredients.

Over the years, we’ve made revisions, like changing the cooking method from sauteing in a skillet to baking in an oven to make them even easier to pull together. We swapped out plain for Italian-seasoned bread crumbs for added flavor. It might just be why they get so many 5-star ratings!

Whether you need a simple meatball recipe for spaghetti or you’re planning on slathering them in barbecue sauce, our basic, do-it-all version is sure to satisfy. Lean ground beef, seasoned bread crumbs, and other key ingredients help give these moist, baked meatballs their savory taste. Once you’ve mastered this easy meatball recipe, get adventurous with more of Betty’s favorite meatball recipes!

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