Cooks like this recipeMeatballs are a tasty and versatile kitchen staple! Enjoy as a fun appetizer paired with dipping sauce, or add them to your favorite pasta, wrap or soup. The possibilities are endless! High in iron, zinc and protein, these meatballs are packed with key nutrients. With delicious flavors and savory spices, we promise you won’t be able to eat just one!
How to Make It
Ingredients
- 1 pound (16 ounces) ground beef, lamb or pork
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- ⅔ cup plain breadcrumbs
- ½ medium red onion, finely diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
Preparation
For a different variation, use ground turkey or chicken. Or try with fresh herbs like dill, mint, cilantro or parsley. Pair with tomato-based sauces like marinara or yogurt-based dips like tzatziki.
Tips for Families Introducing Solids:
Meatballs make a perfect finger food for practicing self-feeding! Once cooked, cut the meatball into pieces your baby can easily grasp and gum.
This recipe is also a great way to use up extra baby foods! Simply use infant cereal instead of breadcrumbs or 4 oz. of vegetable puree in place of eggs (carrot or sweet potato purees work well).
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