Healthy Meatballs: Flavorful and Tender"
These Healthy Meatballs are made with low fat beef for a high protein recipe. They are so delicious and they melt in your mouth!
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Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 246kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds 96% lean ground beef
- ¾ cup freshly grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
- 1 cup italian bread crumbs
- 2 large eggs - whisked
- 1 ½ Tablespoons flat leaf parsley - finely chopped
- 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup lukewarm water
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil (for searing the meatballs)
- 8 cups homemade spaghetti sauce (or 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 over spaghetti or over your favorite grilled veggie.
Private Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 4meatballs | Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 536mg | Potassium: 57mg