Mike's Healthier Meatballs Recipe

Name: Mike's Healthier Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb ground beef; 2 cup Roughly chopped mushrooms; 1/2 onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves; 1 bunch cilantro; 1 large egg; 1 tbsp ketchup; 1 tbsp smoked paprika; 1 tbsp dry oregano; 2 tbsp BBQ spice mix; 1/3 cup bread crumbs; 1 Salt and pepper to taste; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves roughly chopped; 1 can whole peeled tomatoes; 1 can tomato sauce; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 3 tbsp freshly chopped basil; 1 tbsp dried oregano; 1 salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

2 lb ground beef
2 cup Roughly chopped mushrooms
1/2 onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves
1 bunch cilantro
1 large egg
1 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp dry oregano
2 tbsp BBQ spice mix
1/3 cup bread crumbs
1 Salt and pepper to taste
3 tbsp olive oil
1/2 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves roughly chopped
1 can whole peeled tomatoes
1 can tomato sauce
2 tbsp tomato paste
3 tbsp freshly chopped basil
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 salt and pepper to taste

1
In a large skillet, on medium high heat, add onions, mushrooms, salt and pepper
2
Sauteed until soft and mushrooms released most of their water
3
Add garlic and cook for an extra minute, then put aside to cool
4
In a food processor add cilantro and sauteed vegetables.
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Pulse until finely chopped, not pureed.
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In a large bowl add the meat, sauteed vegetables and the rest of the ingredients and mix well
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Let rest, covered, in the fridge for 20 minutes
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Preheat oven to 375
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For the sauce:
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In a large saucepan add the first three ingredients and sauteed until tender.
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Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for 20 minutes.
12
I use a chopping wand to smooth out the sauce
13
Line a half sized sheet pan with foil and scoop out your meatballs
14
Bake for around 20 minutes
15
Carefully place meatballs into sauce pan and continue to cook for about half an hour

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb ground beef, 2 cup Roughly chopped mushrooms, 1/2 onion, chopped, 4 garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Mike's Healthier Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mike's Healthier Meatballs

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