Mom's Spinach Meatballs
Savor the wholesome, comfort-filled flavors of Mom's Spinach Meatballs—a delicious twist on a classic family favorite. These tender and juicy meatballs combine rich ground beef, savory ground pork, and vibrant fresh spinach for a healthy and flavorful boost. Enhanced with Parmesan cheese, garlic, Italian seasoning, and a hint of breadcrumbs for perfect texture, each bite bursts with hearty goodness. Pan-seared for a golden crust and finished in the oven for a perfectly moist interior, these meatballs are both satisfying and versatile. Whether you serve them over pasta with marinara, stuffed into a sub roll, or as a standalone entrée with a crisp salad, this recipe is sure to become a mealtime staple. Ready in just 40 minutes, it's the ultimate combination of ease, nutrition, and nostalgic flavor!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef (85% lean)
- 0.5 pound Ground pork
- 2 cups Fresh spinach, chopped
- 0.75 cup Breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large Eggs
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dried Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil (for cooking)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with oil.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, chopped spinach, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, eggs, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Step 3
Using clean hands, mix the ingredients until they are well incorporated, but do not overmix as it can make the meatballs tough.
Step 4
Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll it into a ball using your hands. Repeat with the remaining mixture to form evenly-sized meatballs.
Step 5
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the meatballs on all sides, cooking in batches if necessary, until they are golden brown. This should take about 2-3 minutes per side.
Step 6
Transfer the seared meatballs to the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until they are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Step 7
Remove the meatballs from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Step 8
Serve the spinach meatballs with marinara sauce over pasta, on a sub roll, or as a standalone dish with a side salad. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (943.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1974.5 |
| Total Fat 152.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 52.5g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 881.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3045.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 8.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 0.9g | |
| Protein 151.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 110.1IU | 0% |
| Calcium 298.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 16.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1956.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories