Description
Juicy meatballs made with seasoned ground meat, fresh spinach, and garlic, stuffed with gooey mozzarella cheese and baked until golden and flavorful.
Ingredients
- 500 g ground beef
- 2 cups fresh spinach, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 120 g mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, chopped spinach, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
- Take a small portion of the mixture and flatten it in your hand.
- Place a cube of mozzarella in the center and wrap the meat mixture around it to form a ball.
- Repeat with the remaining mixture and place meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush or drizzle olive oil lightly over the meatballs.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through and lightly browned.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Make sure the mozzarella is fully sealed inside the meat to prevent leaking during cooking.
- You can substitute ground beef with ground chicken or turkey.
- Serve with marinara sauce, pasta, or a fresh salad.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian