Savory Baked Meatballs

Savory Baked Meatballs

Time to Table:
< 45 minutes
Contains:
eggs, wheat
Servings:
6
Global Flavors, Food for Babies

Meatballs 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 and protein, these meatballs also make great finger foods for little ones learning to feed themselves. With delicious flavors and savory spices, we promise you won’t be able to eat just one! 
 

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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

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
2
In a large mixing bowl, add all ingredients. Mix thoroughly with your hands or a fork until ingredients are well combined.
3
Using wet hands, roll meatball mixture into 18 medium-sized (2-inch) meatballs and place on baking sheet. Leave space around each meatball for even cooking.
4
Bake 18-20 minutes until browned or until meat thermometer reads 160 degrees.
5
Remove from oven, let cool and serve!
Recipe Tips

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.

This recipe is a great way to use up extra baby foods! Simply use infant cereal instead of breadcrumbs and 4 oz. vegetable puree in place of eggs (carrot or sweet potato purees work well).

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

Serving Size:
 
3 meatballs
Calories:
 
267
Protein:
 
22.7g
Carbohydrate:
 
10.2g
Fat:
 
14.1g
Sodium:
 
137.5mg
Fiber:
 
0.7g
Calcium:
 
37.5mg
Iron:
 
2.9mg
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