Spinach Mozzarella Garlic Meatballs (Printable Version)
Tender meatballs filled with gooey mozzarella, fresh spinach, and garlic, finished with Italian seasoning.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meatball Base
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450 g ground beef or a mixture of beef and pork
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1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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60 ml breadcrumbs
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25 g grated Parmesan cheese
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1 large egg
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0.5 teaspoon fine salt
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0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
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0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
→ Filling and Cooking
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1 cup mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
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2 tablespoons olive oil
# Steps To Follow:
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Using a large mixing bowl, gently blend ground meat, chopped spinach, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning until just combined.
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Scoop out 1 to 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture, flatten it in your palm, position a mozzarella cube at the center, then enclose the cheese completely by wrapping the meat around it. Form into a ball and repeat with the remaining ingredients.
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Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Arrange meatballs in batches, ensuring the pan is not overcrowded. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until evenly browned and cooked through.
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Enjoy the meatballs hot with marinara sauce for dipping or over cooked pasta. Garnish with extra Parmesan and fresh basil if desired.
# Notes and Tips:
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Do not overmix the ingredients to preserve tenderness and ensure each meatball is fully sealed to contain the mozzarella during cooking.