Easy Spinach & Garlic Meatballs Recipe: 1 Savory, Family-Friendly Dinner Full of Bold, Herby Flavor
Juicy meatballs made with ground meat, garlic, and spinach for a flavorful, wholesome meal. Perfect baked or pan-seared and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef, turkey, or chicken
1½ cups chopped fresh spinach
3–4 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup grated Parmesan
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 tbsp chopped parsley or basil
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Olive oil (for pan-frying)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F or heat oil in skillet.
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In a large bowl, mix all ingredients until just combined.
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Roll into 1½-inch balls and place on parchment-lined sheet.
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Bake 18–20 mins, flip halfway. Or brown in skillet 6–8 mins, cover and cook 5 mins more.
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Serve with sauce, pasta, or vegetables.
Notes
Use oat flour or GF breadcrumbs if needed. Add red pepper flakes for heat or herbs for extra flavor.