Description
Enjoy a hearty dish that combines savory ground beef, fresh spinach, and gooey mozzarella in these delightful meatballs. Bursting with flavor and perfectly baked to a golden finish, these Spinach Garlic Meatballs are perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. Serve them alongside marinara sauce for a comforting meal that will have everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté olive oil with minced garlic and chopped spinach until wilted (about 3 minutes). Allow it to cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, the sautéed spinach mixture, breadcrumbs, eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Take a small amount of the mixture and flatten it in your hand. Place a cube of mozzarella in the center and mold the meat around it into a ball shape. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until cooked through and browned on top. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg