Meatballs with Cheese and Marinara Sauce
Satisfy your cravings with these high protein meatballs baked with gooey cheese. It's high protein, gluten-free and low-carb.
Servings: 15 meatballs
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes optional
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tsp thyme
Instructions
- Prepare the mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, Parmesan cheese, salt, chili flakes, parsley, pepper, thyme, garlic, and egg. Mix well with your hands until fully integrated.
- Form the meatballs: Use a #20 scoop to make evenly sized meatballs and shape them with your hands.
- First bake: Place the meatballs in an oven-safe dish and bake at 390F for 15 minutes.
- Flip and continue baking: Turn the meatballs over and bake for another 10 minutes until golden.
- Add sauce and cheese: Remove the dish from the oven, cover the meatballs with marinara sauce, and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Final bake: Return to the oven for 10 more minutes, or until the cheese melts and turns golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or basil leaves. Serve hot, with mashed potatoes or pasta if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 meatball (2 oz) | Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.9g | Protein: 9.1g | Fat: 9.6g | Saturated Fat: 4.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 416mg | Potassium: 165.8mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 0.9mg