Beef Treat Bites Snack (Printable)
Tender beef bites blended with spices and aromatics, baked to golden perfection.
# Ingredient List:
→ Beef
01 - 1.1 lb lean ground beef
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Binding & Flavor
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
06 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
07 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
08 - 1 tsp dried oregano
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
→ Finishing
11 - 1 tbsp olive oil, for brushing or frying
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine ground beef, onion, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined—do not overwork the meat mixture.
03 - Roll the mixture into small balls about 1 inch in diameter and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each bite.
04 - Lightly brush the tops with olive oil to promote even browning during baking.
05 - Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown. The internal temperature should reach 160°F.
06 - Let cool slightly on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature with toothpicks and your choice of dipping sauce.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- They vanish from party plates faster than anything else I make
- The ingredients are probably already sitting in your kitchen right now
02 -
- Overworking the meat mixture makes these tough and dense, so mix just until combined
- Letting them rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes keeps them juicy
03 -
- Wet your hands slightly before rolling to prevent sticking
- Space them about an inch apart for even browning