Description
A comforting, flavorful meatball recipe made with fresh spinach, garlic, and tender ground beef.
Ingredients
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Ground beef (80/20): 500 g / 1 lb
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Fresh spinach, finely chopped: 120 g / 4 packed cups
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Garlic, minced: 4 cloves
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Onion, finely grated: 1 small
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Breadcrumbs: 60 g / ½ cup
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Milk: 60 ml / ¼ cup
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Egg: 1 large
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Grated hard cheese: 40 g / ½ cup
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Salt: 1½ tsp
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Black pepper: ½ tsp
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Dried oregano: 1 tsp
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Ground cumin: ½ tsp
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Olive oil: 2 tbsp
Instructions
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Sauté spinach until wilted, cool, and squeeze out excess moisture.
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Cook onion until soft, add garlic briefly, then remove from heat.
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Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix gently.
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Shape into 16–18 meatballs.
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Pan-cook over medium heat until browned and cooked through.
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Rest briefly before serving.
Notes
These meatballs can be made ahead, refrigerated, or frozen for easy future meals. Gentle mixing and medium heat are key to keeping them tender and juicy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes