This Healthy and Luscious Greek Meatballs recipe is one of my favourites because it satisfies all my hunger and nutrient needs whilst being delicious and healthy. In other words, it keeps me feeling full without a bunch of calories. Being a low-calorie, high protein, high fibre meal, I know when I get on the bathroom scales the following day, I’m more likely to be happy with the number.
Healthy and Luscious Greek Meatballs
I love Greek meatballs so much and this recipe for beef meatballs is an easy one! I swear by this recipe when I need to cook something quick and hearty.
Ingredients
500 grams ground beef (minced beef)
500 grams ground lamb (minced lamb)
1 large onion - finely chopped
3 cloves garlic - chopped finely
1 cup breadcrumbs
2 medium eggs
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup tomato paste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190 degrees Celcius or 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Add all the meat patty ingredients to a bowl and mix by hand until well combined.
- Divide the mince into 12 150-gram meatballs.
- Roll each meatball into a sausage shape and push a skewer through the centre.
- Place the skewer souvlaki on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
- Cook in the oven for 30 minutes or until cooked through.
Nutrition
Calories: 253kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 409mgPotassium: 390mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 210IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 3mg
How did this recipe turn out for you?We’re eager to hear your thoughts!
