Spinach Garlic Meatballs
This Spinach Garlic Meatballs Recipe is a comforting dish that everyone will love, combining vibrant spinach and delicious garlic.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Beef or Turkey can substitute with lean turkey
- 2 cups Fresh Spinach sautéed to enhance flavor
- 4 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 small Onion optional, finely chopped
- 1 large Egg
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs can use oats or almond flour
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 8 oz Low-Moisture Mozzarella Cubes use chilled to avoid leaks
- 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes for heat
- 1 tbsp Chopped Parsley for freshness
Instructions
- Start by sautéing the spinach and minced garlic in a pan over medium heat until the spinach wilts and the garlic is fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef or turkey, sautéed spinach and garlic, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, placing a mozzarella cube in the center of each one before sealing them up. You should have about 16 meatballs.
- Arrange the meatballs on a baking sheet and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes until cooked through, and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
Notes
This Spinach Garlic Meatballs Recipe is a comforting dish that everyone will love, combining vibrant spinach and delicious garlic.