Low Sodium Classic Ground Beef Meatballs
Elevate your comfort food game with these Low Sodium Classic Ground Beef Meatballs—perfectly tender, flavorful, and guilt-free! Crafted with lean ground beef, unsalted tomato paste, and aromatic spices like garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and basil, this recipe delivers all the savory satisfaction of traditional meatballs without the excess salt. Fresh parsley adds a burst of freshness, while oven-finished cooking ensures a golden-brown exterior and juicy center. Ready in just 35 minutes, this heart-healthy dish is ideal for pairing with pasta, a low-sodium marinara sauce, or enjoying solo as a protein-packed snack. Perfect for meal prepping or feeding the family, these meatballs are a deliciously wholesome option you’ll want to make again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted tomato paste
- 1 unit large egg
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the lean ground beef, breadcrumbs, unsalted tomato paste, and egg.
Add the garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried basil, and black pepper to the beef mixture.
Mix everything together using your hands or a spoon until thoroughly combined, being careful not to over-mix to ensure tender meatballs.
Gently fold in the chopped fresh parsley into the meat mixture.
Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1-1.5 inches in diameter, using your hands to shape them evenly.
Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, add the meatballs to the skillet. Brown them on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
Once browned, transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake the meatballs for an additional 10-12 minutes or until cooked through.
Remove the meatballs from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
Serve the meatballs with your choice of low-sodium sauce or pasta and garnish with additional fresh parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1260 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.3 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.7 g | 103% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 467 mg | 156% | |
| Sodium | 1239 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.1 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.0 g | ||
| Protein | 109.0 g | 218% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 112 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 16.8 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 488 mg | 10% | |
*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.
