Whether you prepare meatballs using ground beef or turkey, broiling is a healthy alternative to frying. When you broil rather than fry meatballs, fat drips away, so the meat does not absorb it; this decreases the concentration of fat and increases the nutritional value of your meal. Healthy meatball ingredients and attention to cooking time are all it takes to get tasty, healthy meatballs every time.
Preparation
Step 1
Adjust the rack in your oven so it is 4 to 6 inches from the heat source.
Step 2
Set your oven to broil and let it preheat.
Step 3
Spray a broiler pan with vegetable oil spray to prevent the meatballs from sticking as they cook.
Beef Meatballs
Step 1
Add ground beef, 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs, egg or egg substitute, either fresh savory or oregano and Italian seasoning to a mixing bowl. Lightly toss, using your hands to combine the mixture.
Step 2
Roll about 45 teaspoon-sized meatballs and place them an even distance apart on the broiler pan.
Step 3
Broil 3 to 4 minutes, then use tongs to turn the meatballs and broil for another 3 to 4 minutes or until they are brown.
Turkey Meatballs
Step 1
Squeeze the contents of a package of thawed spinach to remove all excess moisture.
Step 2
Add the dry spinach, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, onion, parsley, garlic, nutmeg, allspice and black pepper and ground turkey to a mixing bowl. Lightly toss, using your hands to combine the mixture.
Step 3
Roll the mixture into about 24 tablespoonful-size meatballs and place them an even distance apart on the broiler pan.
Step 4
Broil for eight minutes, then use tongs to turn the meatballs and broil for another 3 to 5 minutes or until they are brown.
Tips and Warnings
- Wash your hands with soap and water before and after handling raw meat.
Things You'll Need
- Vegetable oil spray
- Broiler pan
- Mixing bowl
- 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
- 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1 egg or egg substitute
- 2 tsp. of either chopped fresh savory or oregano
- 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning, salt-free
- Tongs
- 10 oz. package Spinach, frozen
- 1 small chopped onion
- 3 tbsp. minced fresh parsley
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp. allspice
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1 1/4 lb. ground turkey
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