Ingredients
– 1 lb ground beef
– 1 lb ground pork, turkey, or bison
– 3 medium carrots (peeled and cut into thirds)
– 2 heaping handfuls of spinach
– 1 small onion (peeled and cut in half)
– 2-3 garlic cloves
– Β½ teaspoon sea salt
– ΒΌ teaspoon coarse ground pepper
Instructions
1- First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper.
2- Next, process the vegetables 3 medium carrots, 2 heaping handfuls of spinach, 1 small onion, and 2-3 garlic cloves in a food processor until they’re finely chopped.
3- In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef with 1 lb ground pork, turkey, or bison, then add the processed vegetables, Β½ teaspoon sea salt, and ΒΌ teaspoon coarse ground pepper.
4- Mix everything by hand until it’s evenly combined, but don’t overdo it to keep the meatballs tender.
5- Shape the mixture into golf-ball-sized meatballs and place them evenly in the prepared dish.
6- Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes until they’re cooked through and juicy.
7- Once done, let them cool a bit before serving with sides like mashed potatoes or sauces for a complete meal.
8- For meal prep, these meatballs are freezer-friendly, so you can make a big batch and store them for later.
Last Step:
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π₯ Processing vegetables finely helps them blend seamlessly into the meatballs, making them perfect for picky eaters who might otherwise avoid vegetables
π Mixing by hand rather than with a mixer prevents overworking the meat, ensuring tender, juicy meatballs instead of tough ones
π§ These meatballs freeze beautifully – portion them on a baking sheet first, then transfer to freezer bags for easy meal prep
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-6 meatballs
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
