Meatballs - The Healthy Way
By: The Souper
Published: Friday, October 8, 2010 - 6:14am

Ingredients




Ground Beef (about one pound)
Egg (one whole egg, beaten)
Ketchup (to taste)
Tomato Paste (a few squirts from a tube.)
Worcestshire Sauce (to taste)
Mustard (optional)
Onion (fresh, chopped- to taste)
Peppers (fresh and use multi-colored peppers.)
Baby Spinach (fresh, chopped)
Zucchini/Summer Squash (optional- chopped)
Cheese (grated- optional)
Salt and Ground Pepper
Dried Oregano, Basil, Tarragon (to taste)
Dried Cumin (to taste)
Red Pepper Flakes (optional for some heat)
Bread Crumbs or Panko Flakes (to bind the groundbeef mixture.)
Gluten-free meatballs- Omit bread crumbs/panko flakes

Preparation

1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2 Baking sheet (rimmed and lined with parchment paper.) 3 Fresh groundbeef or defrosted from freezer. 4 Wash, dry and chop assorted veggies. 5 Add all ingredients into mixing bowl. 6 Gather herbs/spices to be used - add to mixture. 7 Form groundbeef into balls - size of choice - put on lined baking sheet. 8 Meatballs done when browned. (about 30 min.) 9 Oven mitts or potholders ready to use. 10 Tongs/spatula to transfer cooked meatballs to serving platter/bowl.

About


Meatballs - The Healthy Way is a baked version of frying groundbeef. With added chopped veggies and spices, this recipe is not only tasty but healthy, too.

Comments:
The Souper

Yum, just made my Meatballs yesterday once again. Using the veggies I had in the refrigerator for the day, I included my favorite spices and the aroma of homecooking filled my home. Note: use only the veggies and spices you enjoy in this recipe. Be creative :)  A few of my favorite things to always include are: paprika,cumin and turmeric. Oh the hearty, earthy flavor!!! Mmmmm.