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Veggie-Loaded Meatballs with Yogurt Sauce

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Family Meal Ideas, For Toddlers, Healthy, Lunch, Main Dishes, Recipes, Spring, Summer, Winter
Servings 12 servings

Ingredients
  

Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground beef * see notes
  • 1/2 yellow onion grated
  • 1/3 cup cooked carrots finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup cooked broccoli finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup minced kale
  • 2 tablespoons minced parsley (optional)
  • 1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1 whole egg beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • freshly cracked black pepper

Yogurt Sauce (optional)

  • 1 cup whole fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper and baking rack if you have one! If you are using a baking rack (which I recommend) make sure that you spray it with nonstick spray. Set aside.
  • In a big bowl, dump all the ingredients for the meatballs in and mix gently with your hands. It’s important to not over mix so that the meatballs stay tender.
  • With your hands, make 24 meatballs and place on the baking rack or baking sheet. You can use a cookie scoop if you want to make the meatballs more uniform.
  • Bake at 450 for 15-20 minutes, until the meatballs are brown, and using a meat thermometer make sure the meatballs have reached an internal temp of 165 degrees F.
  • While the meatballs are cooking, make the yogurt sauce by putting all the ingredients in a bowl and mixing until combined.
  • Serve the meatballs warm with the yogurt sauce, red sauce, marinara sauce or brown gravy. You can keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Enjoy!:)

Notes

  • * for meatballs I love to buy 80/20: 80% lean and 20% fat. This gives these meatballs incredible flavor and makes them super tender. I also love to buy grass fed beef as you get more vitamins, a richer flavor and it is a more sustainable choice of meat.