Description
Savor the delightful blend of fresh spinach, aromatic garlic, and gooey mozzarella in these tender meatballs, perfect for any family gathering or cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-seasoned)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, chopped spinach, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, and egg. Mix well until fully incorporated.
- Form the mixture into golf-ball-sized meatballs (about 1.5 inches in diameter) and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle shredded mozzarella over each meatball. Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Transfer meatballs to a serving platter and enjoy warm with pasta or crusty bread alongside marinara sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg