Low Fat Savory Beef Balls
Satisfy your cravings without the guilt with these Low Fat Savory Beef Balls! Crafted with 95% lean ground beef and enriched with aromatic garlic, parsley, and Worcestershire sauce, these bite-sized delights are packed with flavor while keeping things light. This quick and easy recipe takes only 15 minutes to prep and 20 minutes to bake, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. The addition of breadcrumbs and low-fat milk ensures a tender texture, while a light olive oil spray creates a golden crust in the oven. Serve them as a tantalizing appetizer, toss them with pasta, or pair them with a fresh green salad for a wholesome meal. Effortless, versatile, and full of robust flavor, these beef balls are the ultimate guilt-free indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g lean ground beef (95% lean)
- 50 g breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 medium, finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons, chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons low-fat milk
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- as needed olive oil spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the lean ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, Worcestershire sauce, low-fat milk, black pepper, and salt.
Mix all the ingredients well until fully combined. It is important to not overwork the meat as it can lead to tough beef balls.
With damp hands, form the mixture into small balls, roughly the size of a golf ball (about 1-1.5 inches in diameter). This should make around 18-20 beef balls.
Place the beef balls on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they have some space between each one.
Lightly spray the beef balls with olive oil spray to help them develop a bit of a crust while baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until they are browned on the outside and cooked through on the inside.
Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauce or as a topping for pasta or salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1260 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.7 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.5 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 622 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 2701 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.4 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.9 g | ||
| Protein | 154.5 g | 309% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 255 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 18.3 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 2118 mg | 45% | |
*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.
