Spinach Garlic Meatballs Stuffed with Mozzarella
Enjoy flavorful Spinach Garlic Meatballs Stuffed with Mozzarella that are easy to prepare! Perfect for meal prep or family dinners—try it today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 meatballs 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing/Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups fresh spinach, sautéed and chopped
- 8 oz low-moisture mozzarella, cut into small cubes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
Instructions
- Sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant; add spinach until wilted. Cool slightly and chop.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, pepper, egg, and chopped spinach until combined.
- Form meat mixture into balls around cubes of mozzarella.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet; sear meatballs until golden brown on all sides.
- Finish cooking by covering the skillet for 5–7 minutes or bake at 375°F for 10–12 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball (about 60g)
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 50mg