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Veggie-Loaded Meatballs with Yogurt Sauce

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 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.