Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (sautéed and chopped)
- 8 oz low-moisture mozzarella (cut into cubes)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil (for searing)
Instructions
- Sauté minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat until fragrant. Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted. Allow to cool slightly before chopping.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, egg, and prepared spinach. Mix gently to combine.
- Take a portion of the mixture, flatten it in your palm, place a cube of mozzarella in the center, and seal it to form a ball. Repeat until all mixture is used.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear each meatball for about 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Finish cooking by covering the skillet for an additional 5–7 minutes on low heat or transfer to a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 10–12 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing/Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Chill the formed meatballs for about 30 minutes before cooking to help maintain their shape. Feel free to substitute ground turkey for leaner meatballs. For gluten-free options, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.