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Spinach Garlic Meatballs

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These Spinach Garlic Meatballs are a flavorful, nutritious twist on classic meatballs, combining tender ground meat with fresh spinach and aromatic garlic for a perfect family-friendly meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, chopped spinach, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, salt, pepper, and oregano.
  2. Mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated but do not overmix to keep meatballs tender.
  3. Form mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch meatballs and set aside on a plate.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add meatballs to the skillet in batches, cooking for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until browned and cooked through.
  6. Remove meatballs from skillet and drain on paper towels if needed.
  7. Serve warm with your favorite sauce or side dish.

Notes

For extra flavor, serve the meatballs with a marinara sauce or toss them in a garlic butter sauce before serving.

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