Blended Meatballs
Courtesy of Giorgio® 20 Servings • 10 Min. Prep Time • 25 Min. Cook TimeIngredients |
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1/2 lb. Giorgio mushrooms, finely chopped |
1 lb. lean ground beef |
1 tsp. Italian seasoning |
1 small onion, finely diced |
1 clove garlic, minced |
1/2 c. breadcrumbs |
1 egg |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking tray with foil and spray with cooking spray.
2. Place the mushrooms in a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Pulse until finely chopped.
3. In a skillet over medium heat cook chopped mushrooms until brown and most moisture has been released, about 3-5 minutes. Set aside to let cool.
4. In a large bowl combine cooled mushrooms, beef, seasoning, onion, garlic breadcrumbs and egg; mix all ingredients until incorporated. Shape mixture into 1-1/2" meatballs. Place 1" apart on pan.
5. Bake 20-25 minutes or until meatballs reach 160°F, are cooked through and center is no longer pink.
Nutritional Information (per 1 meatball): Calories: 70, Total Fat: 4 g, Saturated Fat: 1.5 g, Cholesterol: 25 mg, Sodium: 40 mg, Total Carbohydrate: 3 g, Dietary Fiber: 0 g. Sugars: 1 g, Protein: 5 g