Description
These stuffed meatballs are simple and full of flavor, featuring tender beef, warm garlic, fresh spinach, and a gooey mozzarella center.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs ground beef
- 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and well-drained
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (regular or gluten-free)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cut into ½-inch cubes
- 1½ cups marinara sauce (optional for serving)
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Thaw and squeeze out moisture from the spinach.
- Combine ground beef, spinach, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning in a large bowl and mix gently.
- Cut mozzarella into ½-inch cubes.
- Scoop 2 tablespoons of meat mixture, place a mozzarella cube in the center, and roll to seal.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18–22 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Notes
To lower fat, use lean ground beef or mix with ground turkey. For lower sodium, cut salt and use low-sodium marinara.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg