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Veggie Loaded Beef Meatballs

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πŸ₯© Transform ordinary meatballs into a powerhouse of nutrition with these veggie-packed creations that deliver both incredible flavor and hidden vegetables for the whole family
πŸ₯• Sneak in servings of carrots, spinach, and onion into juicy, tender meatballs that even picky eaters will love, making healthy eating effortless and delicious

  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 servings

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.

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Notes

πŸ₯• Processing vegetables finely helps them blend seamlessly into the meatballs, making them perfect for picky eaters who might otherwise avoid vegetables
πŸ– Mixing by hand rather than with a mixer prevents overworking the meat, ensuring tender, juicy meatballs instead of tough ones
🧊 These meatballs freeze beautifully – portion them on a baking sheet first, then transfer to freezer bags for easy meal prep

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • 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