Heart-Healthy Savory Beef Balls
Elevate your meal prep with these Heart-Healthy Savory Beef Balls, a delicious and nutritious twist on a classic comfort food. Made with lean ground beef, rolled oats, and almond milk, this recipe prioritizes wholesome, low-fat ingredients without sacrificing flavor. Infused with garlic, chopped onion, fresh parsley, and a touch of Dijon mustard, these beef balls boast a bold and savory taste in every bite. Sear them to golden perfection in extra virgin olive oil before finishing them in the oven for a tender yet slightly crisp texture. Ideal as a protein-packed appetizer or paired with a salad or whole-grain pasta for a balanced dinner, these beef balls are quick to prepare, ready in just 35 minutes, and perfect for anyone looking for a heart-friendly recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef (93% lean)
- 0.5 cup rolled oats
- 0.25 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 cup onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 egg
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, rolled oats, and almond milk. Let this mixture sit for a few minutes so the oats can absorb the milk.
Add the minced garlic, chopped onion, parsley, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, egg, and black pepper to the beef mixture. Mix well using your hands or a spatula until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Using your hands, shape the mixture into small balls, roughly the size of a golf ball, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Heat the olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the beef balls in batches (if needed) and sear them until they are browned on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Transfer the seared beef balls back to the baking sheet and finish cooking them in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until they are cooked through and no longer pink inside.
Serve the beef balls warm as an appetizer or pair them with a salad or whole-grain pasta for a wholesome meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1288 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.4 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.5 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 536 mg | 179% | |
| Sodium | 1860 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.5 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.2 g | ||
| Protein | 129.8 g | 260% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 386 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 20.1 mg | 112% | |
| Potassium | 2451 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
