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Healthy Meatballs Recipe

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. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 246 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

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

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  1. In a large bowl add all ingredients (except olive oil and marinara sauce) and combine with your hands until everything is mixed through.
  2. Shape into 1 inch meatballs.
  3. Heat a large pot or skillet over medium high heat.
  4. 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.
  5. Remove from heat and set aside on a plate. Repeat this process until all meatballs are cooked.
  6. 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.
  7. Return the meatballs to the pot and cook for an additional 30 to 45 minutes until soft.
  8. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Serve with your favorite pasta or make a meatball sub. 

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.