Spinach Garlic Meatballs
Delicious and healthy Spinach Garlic Meatballs combine tender meat with fresh spinach and aromatic garlic for a flavorful, protein-packed meal perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, chopped spinach, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, pepper, and oregano. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and set aside on a plate.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the meatballs to the skillet and cook for about 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally to brown all sides evenly.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for an additional 5 minutes to ensure meatballs are cooked through.
- Remove from heat and serve warm with your favorite sauce or side dish.
Notes
For extra flavor, try serving these meatballs with a homemade marinara sauce or over a bed of whole wheat spaghetti.