1 pound lean ground beef
1 pinch garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a small nonstick bowl, mix the ground beef, garlic powder, salt, pepper, water, bread crumbs and Italian seasoning and mix thoroughly.
Divide meat into 2 pieces and roll in bread crumbs. Shape mixture into 6 meatballs. Transfer meatballs to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Bake meatballs in preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, basting in hot water when done.