Healthy Meatballs Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
120 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
246 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Healthy Meatballs Recipe
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Melt in your mouth Healthy Meatball recipe without the guilt! Use low fat ground beef to keep this recipe full of protein and super flavorful.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds 96% lean ground beef
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
- 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 2 eggs whisked
- 1 1/2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley finely chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup lukewarm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil For searing the meatballs
- 2 jars of your favorite marinara sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl add all ingredients (except olive oil and marinara sauce) and combine with your hands until everything is mixed through.
- Shape into 1 inch meatballs.
- Heat a large pot or skillet over medium high heat.
- Sear meatballs in two batches using 1 tablespoon of olive oil each time. Turn the meatballs about 3 times and cook them 2 minutes per side.
- Remove from heat and set aside on a plate. Repeat this process until all meatballs are cooked.
- On the same pot or skillet, add the marinara sauce and deglaze until all of the brown bits from the meat blend into the sauce.
- Return the meatballs to the pot and cook for an additional 30 to 45 minutes until soft.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Serve with your favorite pasta or make a meatball sub.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
4meatballs
Calories
246kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
536mg
(22%)
Potassium
57mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4meatballs | |
| Calories | 246kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 536mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 57mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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120 reviews
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