Low Sodium Hearty Sausage Meatballs
These Low Sodium Hearty Sausage Meatballs are a flavorful and healthier take on a classic comfort food. Made with a blend of low sodium ground sausage and lean ground beef, these tender meatballs are perfectly seasoned with garlic, onion, fresh parsley, and a hint of Parmesan cheese. Whole wheat bread crumbs and a splash of unsalted chicken broth make them moist and delicious, while baking in the oven ensures a guilt-free indulgence. Ready in under an hour, these meatballs are ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep, and they pair beautifully with a low sodium marinara sauce or nestled in a savory meatball sub. Perfect for anyone watching their sodium intake without sacrificing flavor, this recipe is the ultimate combination of hearty and healthy!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Low sodium ground sausage
- 0.5 pound Ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 large Egg
- 0.5 cup Whole wheat bread crumbs
- 0.25 cup Unsalted chicken broth
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the low sodium ground sausage, ground beef, and the large egg. Mix lightly using your hands.
Add the whole wheat bread crumbs, unsalted chicken broth, grated Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper to the meat mixture.
Gently mix the ingredients together, taking care not to overwork the meat.
Shape the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Once hot, add the meatballs in batches, browning on all sides, about 4 minutes per batch.
Transfer the browned meatballs to the baking sheet and place in the preheated oven.
Bake for 15 minutes, or until the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
Serve the meatballs hot with your choice of low sodium marinara sauce or in a sub sandwich.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2611 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 191.1 g | 245% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.0 g | 310% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 710 mg | 237% | |
| Sodium | 2328 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 90.6 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.3 g | ||
| Protein | 147.2 g | 294% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 469 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 15.8 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 2093 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.
