Homemade Mushroom and Spinach Meatballs
There’s nothing like a great meatball to take boring, everyday, run of the mill ground beef to a whole new level!
Yield: 12 - 18 meatballs depending on the size.
Ingredients:
Olive or Veggie Oil
½ large onion diced
5 oz mushrooms diced
2 cloves garlic minced
Pinch of crushed red pepper
3 oz fresh spinach chopped
1 pound ground beef
1 egg
½ cup dry breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ cup of water
Directions:
In a large saute pan, add 1 or 2 tablespoons of the oil along with the diced onion and mushroom. Cook over medium heat 5 -8 minutes until onions are soft but not browned.
Add in garlic, spinach and red pepper, and cook an additional 2 minutes. Season well with salt and pepper and let cool.
In a large bowl put hamburger, egg, breadcrumbs and water. Mix in the onion/mushroom/spinach mixture. Don’t be afraid to use your hands to mix together well. Form into meatballs. Don't pack the meatballs tightly.
Add 1-2 tablespoons of oil to a saute pan and bring to a medium high heat. Brown meatballs on all sides and place on a baking sheet. Finish the meatballs in a preheated 350 degree oven. It should take about 15 minutes.
These meatballs also freeze very well.Add to your favorite sauce and serve!
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