How to make pizza meatballs in the oven
Oven baked meatballs are a breeze! Here’s what you’ll do to make them come out great every time.
- Slice olives if you didn’t buy pre-sliced.
- Chop pepperoni.
- Add everything to a large mixing bowl and combine the ingredients with your hands.
- Roll into balls and place on parchment lined baking sheets. Depending on the size you go with, you should get 16-20 meatballs.
- Bake in the oven for about 30 minutes.
- Remove once done and enjoy!
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How to serve pizza meatballs
Here are some ideas for what to pair these pizza meatballs with.
- A simple salad with the meatballs on top
- Spaghetti squash noodles, wilted greens and meatballs
- Zucchini noodles and meatballs
- In bone broth to make a cozy soup
- As an appetizer dipped in marinara sauce
- In a bowl meal with cauliflower rice, greens, meatballs and sauce
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Oven Baked Pizza Meatballs
These pizza meatballs are made with only 7 ingredients and take 30 minutes or less to bake in the oven. Plus, the whole family will enjoy them!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 can olives, sliced or diced
- 5 oz pepperoni, chopped, (omit for Whole30)
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce, (plus more for dipping if desired)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400° Fahrenheit, and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prep olives if not pre-sliced and pepperoni as noted.
- In a large mixing bowl, add all of the ingredients and use your hands to combine everything.
- Form mixture into oversized golf balls and place on lined baking sheets.
- Transfer to oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes, until fully cooked through.
- Remove and serve as desired.
Notes
Nutrition amounts are per serving and are an estimate provided for those following a Ketogenic or low-carb diet. Amounts do not include the optional toppings noted in this recipe. See our full nutrition information disclosure here.
Calories: 183kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 15g, Fiber: 1g
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