Beef Treat Bites Snack (Printable)
Savory, protein-packed beef bites seasoned with Worcestershire and smoked paprika. Easy to make and perfect for any gathering.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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
# How To Make It:
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—avoid overworking the meat.
03 - Roll mixture into small balls approximately 1 inch in diameter. Place on prepared baking sheet.
04 - Lightly brush tops with olive oil to promote browning.
05 - Bake for 18–20 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
06 - Let cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- They disappear faster than you can bake them, so consider doubling the batch
- The texture comes out perfectly tender while still having that satisfying bite you want from a savory snack
02 -
- Overworking the meat mixture makes these tough, so mix until just combined and stop
- The size really does matter, keeping them to 1 inch ensures they cook through evenly before the outside dries out
03 -
- Letting the mixture rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before shaping makes them hold together better
- Use a small cookie scoop if you want perfectly uniform sizes without all the hand rolling work