Description
Irresistible Homestyle Veggie-Infused Beef Meatballs that are healthy, budget-friendly, and perfect for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup finely chopped vegetables (like zucchini, carrots, and bell peppers)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Marinara sauce for serving
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by dicing onions, zucchini, carrots, and bell peppers.
- In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, finely chopped vegetables, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and parsley.
- Form the mixture into balls about 1 inch in diameter and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve with marinara sauce over pasta or in a sub sandwich, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For added flavor, consider browning the meatballs on the stovetop before baking. You can also customize the vegetables based on what you have available.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg