High Protein Extra Lean Ground Veal Meatballs

Packed with flavor and loaded with protein, these High Protein Extra Lean Ground Veal Meatballs are a lighter, nutrient-dense twist on a classic comfort food. Made with tender extra lean ground veal, Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley, they’re perfectly seasoned for a hearty yet wholesome dish. Moistened with a touch of milk or water and browned to perfection before being oven-baked, these meatballs are juicy on the inside with a beautifully savory crust. Quick and easy to prepare in just 45 minutes, they’re ideal for a healthy weeknight dinner or meal prep. Serve them with your favorite marinara sauce, over pasta, or alongside roasted vegetables for a balanced, satisfying meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 g extra lean ground veal
• 1 large egg
• 50 g breadcrumbs
• 30 g grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 small finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp water or milk

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the extra lean ground veal, egg, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Add the water or milk to the mixture to keep the meatballs moist. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly with your hands until well combined, but do not overmix.

Step 4

Scoop about a tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball using your palms. Repeat this process with the remaining mixture to form approximately 16 meatballs.

Step 5

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the meatballs in batches to avoid overcrowding.

Step 6

Brown the meatballs on all sides. This should take about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer the browned meatballs to the prepared baking sheet.

Step 7

Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the meatballs for 15-20 minutes or until they are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).

Step 8

Remove the meatballs from the oven and let them rest for a couple of minutes before serving.

Step 9

Serve the meatballs warm with your choice of sauce, pasta, or vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(784.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1460.1

Total Fat 72.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g
Cholesterol 649.5mg	0%
Sodium 4260.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 49.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.5g	0%
Total Sugars 6.8g
Protein 146.9g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 469.6mg	0%
Iron 10.3mg	0%
Potassium 1924.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.4%

Protein: 40.9%

Carbs: 13.7%