Description
This Easy Spinach & Garlic Meatballs recipe combines the rich flavors of ground beef with fresh spinach and garlic for a quick, healthy, and delicious meal. Perfectly baked to juicy perfection, these meatballs make a fantastic and simple family dinner option that pairs well with your favorite sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it is at the right temperature for baking the meatballs evenly.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the ground beef, chopped spinach, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Mix Thoroughly: Use your hands or a spoon to mix all the ingredients until well combined and evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter for even cooking and manageable serving sizes.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier, then place the meatballs evenly spaced on it.
- Bake Meatballs: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the meatballs are fully cooked and browned on the outside.
- Serve Warm: Remove from the oven and serve the meatballs warm, optionally paired with your favorite sauce such as marinara or a garlic cream sauce.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Ensure the meatballs are uniform in size to guarantee even cooking.
- For extra moisture, consider adding a splash of milk to the mixture.
- These meatballs freeze well; bake in batches and store leftovers for quick future meals.
- Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your oven; check meatballs for doneness by cutting one open to ensure there is no pink inside.
