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30-Minute Beef and Quinoa Meatballs

Meatballs are my ultimate quick weeknight dinner because they are so easy tomake ahead and freeze. These oven-baked ground beef and quinoa meatballsare perfection to me, because they are wholesome, and loved by kids and adultsalike. Ready in 30 minutes, these dinner meatballs deserve a place in your meal prep rotation.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword beef and quinoa meatballs, quinoa meatballs
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 203kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • ¾ cup cooked quinoa
  • ¾ cup gluten free breadcrumbs
  • 1 red onion chopped fine
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 420 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl combine ground beef, quinoa, breadcrumbs, red onion, garlic, eggs, parmesan cheese, parsley, paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper and sea salt. 
  • Shape into balls and place on the prepared baking sheet. Cook until browned and crispy, about 15 to 18 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 442mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 345IU | Vitamin C: 2.7mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 1.9mg