Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 8 oz low-moisture mozzarella
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant, then add fresh spinach until wilted. Allow to cool slightly before chopping.
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, pepper, egg, and cooled spinach until just combined.
- Take a portion of the meat mixture, flatten it in your palm, place a cube of mozzarella in the center, and seal it around the cheese to form a ball.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the meatballs for about 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Finish cooking by covering the skillet on low heat for another 5–7 minutes or transfer to a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing/Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 40mg