Savory Flavory Meatballs

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb extra lean ground beef (can use ground lamb or turkey as well)
• 2 cups fresh spinach, washed, and finely chopped
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 4 -6 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup carrot, washed and peeled, and finely chopped
• 1 large egg
• 1 slice whole wheat bread, processed into crumbs
• 1/4 cup wheat germ
• 1 tablespoon dried basil, 2 tbsp if fresh and minced
• 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 tbsp if fresh and minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (to taste)
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• canola oil cooking spray (if baking)
• 1 cup fresh water
• 1/2 cup vegetable broth
• 1 dash basil
• 1 dash oregano
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons garlic oil or 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil or 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Recipe

• 1 in large bowl combine meat, vegetables and spices, mush with hands or fork. mix well.
• 2 add wheat germ, bread crumbs, egg, continue to mix.
• 3 for baking, line 1 1/2" to 2" rolled meatballs on lightly oiled baking sheet, leaving 1" to 2" between each meatball.
• 4 bake at 350°f for 15 minutes, flip the meatballs and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. there will be liquid that forms around the meatballs.
• 5 for pan frying, place meatballs in oiled fry pan.
• 6 dissolve cornstarch in a little cold water or veggie broth and add all liquids to pan.
• 7 simmer on medium for 20 minutes, turning occasional to prevent burning.
• 8 sauce will thicken as it cooks.
• 9 if desired, serve with rice or pasta.
• 10 enjoy!