Zucchini Meatballs with Ground Beef
Incredibly tender meatballs with some hidden veggies in every bite!
Servings: 4 to 6
Calories: 403kcal
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef grass-fed
- 2 medium zucchini shredded and squeezed (1 to 1½ cup)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- ⅓ cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 egg large
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning dried
- 1 tablespoon dried minced onion (onion powder can substitute)
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the prepared zucchini with the panko, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, and spices.2 medium zucchini, ½ cup grated Parmesan, ⅓ cup panko bread crumbs, 1 egg, 1 clove garlic, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon dried minced onion, ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon salt
- Add the ground beef and gently mix to combine.1 pound ground beef
- Measure the meat with a small cookie scoop and roll into balls with your hands. Place on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small amount of space in between the meatballs.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly on the baking sheet.
- Add to your favorite marinara sauce and serve with pasta, or cool and freeze for a future meal!
Notes
Nutrition estimates do not include sauce or pasta.
Nutrition
Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 650mg | Potassium: 657mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 461IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 189mg | Iron: 4mg
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.