Best My Moms Spinach Meatballs Recipes

SPINACH MEATBALLS

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This recipe provided by Texas Beef Council. It is lean and packed with iron. Baked, not fried and can be frozen.Update: 03/13/2010 Elainemae, a reviewer suggested we use infant's rice cereal instead of breadcrumbs and it serves a dual purpose - increase the iron content. Great idea! :)

Provided by Manami

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1 (10 ounce) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/3 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 (10 1/2 ounce) jar prepared spaghetti sauce
8 ounces uncooked pasta
grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a medium bowl, combine ground beef, spinach, egg, onion powder, garlic powder, bread crumbs, salt & pepper.
Mix all ingredients well and form into small meatballs.
Place meatballs on jelly roll pan and place into preheated oven; bake for 40-50 minutes (depending on size of meatballs).
While meatballs are cooking, prepare pasta according to package directions, drain and keep warm.
In a large skillet or sauce pan, pour jar of prepared spaghetti sauce.
When meatballs are fully cooked, remove from oven and place in sauce.
Simmer on medium heat 6-8 minutes.
Serve meatballs and sauce over cooked pasta.
Top with grated Parmesan cheese.

SPINACH TURKEY MEATBALLS

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Our children call these "Gramby Meatballs" because the recipe came from my dear mother-in-law. It's a great way to make spinach palatable. I usually make a triple batch, bake them all and freeze the extras for a quick meal later. -Mimi Blanco, Bronxville, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup soft bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated onion
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 pound ground turkey
Hot cooked pasta, optional

Steps:

In a bowl, combine spinach, egg, bread crumbs, onion and seasoned salt. Add turkey and mix well. Shape into 2-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink. Drain on paper towels. If desired, serve meatballs with pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 19g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 130mg cholesterol, Sodium 626mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges