Baked Beef and Ricotta Meatballs

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    298 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Baked Beef and Ricotta Meatballs

A lightened-up version of an Italian favorite. No breadcrumbs and lean sirloin keeps these meatballs on the lighter side.

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Ingredients

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  • 16 oz ground sirloin (90% lean)
  • cup part-skim ricotta
  • cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 egg whites (whisked)
  • 1 clove garlic (grated)
  • ¼ cup minced parsley
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
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Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees and spray a foil-lined baking sheet with non-stick spray; set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl. combine beef with ricotta, parmesan, egg whites, garlic, parsley, salt, nutmeg and pepper. Be careful not to over-mix – that causes dense, dry meatballs.
  3. Using a small cookie scoop or two spoons, scoop out the meat mixture and roll into balls and place in an even layer on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until browned. Add to pasta sauce of choice and serve over whole wheat spaghetti.

Notes

  • Note: Serving size will vary depending on the size of your meatballs. If you’re watching calories, divide the meat mixture in four and make sure you only eat 1/4 of the total mixture.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 298kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 3.5g (1%) Protein 31.4g (63%) Fat 17.9g (28%) Saturated Fat 8.8g (44%) Cholesterol 106mg (35%) Sodium 587mg (24%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 1.5g (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 298 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 298kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 3.5g 1%
Protein 31.4g 63%
Fat 17.9g 28%
Saturated Fat 8.8g 44%
Cholesterol 106mg 35%
Sodium 587mg 24%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 1.5g 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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