Spinach Garlic Meatballs Stuffed
Indulge in these savory Spinach Garlic Meatballs Stuffed, a heartwarming dish that brings together tender ground beef, fresh spinach, and aromatic garlic. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, these meatballs are not only easy to prepare but also bursting with flavor. Serve them over pasta, in sandwiches, or alongside a salad for a nutritious meal everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sauté the chopped spinach in olive oil over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, cooled spinach, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Form the mixture into golf-sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until browned and cooked through. Let them rest briefly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: <1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg