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
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add spinach and cook until wilted; cool slightly before chopping.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, pepper, egg, and chopped spinach. Mix gently until just combined.
- Take a portion of the mixture and flatten it in your palm. Place a cube of mozzarella in the center and encase it fully with the meat mixture; form into balls.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the meatballs for about 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Cook further by covering the skillet for 5–7 minutes or transfer to an oven preheated to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 10–12 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 45mg