Low Fat Classic Ground Beef Meatballs
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with these **Low Fat Classic Ground Beef Meatballs**—a healthier twist on a timeless favorite. Made with lean ground beef, egg whites, and whole wheat breadcrumbs, these meatballs pack all the flavor with none of the guilt. Grated Parmesan cheese and a medley of garlic, onion, fresh parsley, and oregano infuse each bite with rich, savory goodness, while a dash of low-fat milk keeps them perfectly moist. Baked to golden perfection with just a light spray of olive oil, these heart-healthy meatballs are ready in under 35 minutes and make a versatile addition to pasta dishes, grain bowls, or on their own with your favorite dipping sauce. Perfect for anyone seeking **low-fat dinner recipes** or a delightful **healthy meatball recipe** for family meals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams lean ground beef (95% lean)
- 2 large egg whites
- 80 grams whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 60 milliliters low-fat milk
- 30 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 medium finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 as needed olive oil spray
Instructions
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly spray with olive oil.
In a small bowl, soak whole wheat breadcrumbs in low-fat milk for about 5 minutes until they become soggy.
In a large bowl, combine the soaked breadcrumbs, lean ground beef, egg whites, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Mix the ingredients together using your hands or a spatula until well combined; do not overmix as it may result in tough meatballs.
Shape the mixture into small balls, roughly the size of a golf ball, and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
Lightly spray the tops of the meatballs with olive oil spray to help them brown evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through and lightly browned on the outside.
Remove from the oven and let meatballs rest for a few minutes before serving with your choice of sauce or pasta.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1396 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.8 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.1 g | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 435 mg | 145% | |
| Sodium | 4047 mg | 176% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.3 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.7 g | ||
| Protein | 170.4 g | 341% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 612 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 18.4 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 2182 mg | 46% | |
*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.
