Craving a healthy meatball recipe that’s both nutritious and bursting with Mediterranean flavors? These Healthy Greek-Inspired Beef Meatballs deliver a guilt-free dinner loaded with protein, spices, and fresh lemon zest. Perfect for meal prep, family dinners, or impressing guests, this recipe is a game-changer for anyone seeking easy healthy meatballs without sacrificing taste.
Not all meatballs are created equal. These low-fat meatballs use 96/4 extra-lean ground beef, slashing calories while keeping the juicy beef flavor intact. Combined with gluten-free breadcrumbs, egg, and zesty lemon, they’re baked not fried to reduce oil. Each serving packs 26g of protein, making them ideal for healthy meatball meals that fuel your day.
The secret to these protein meatballs lies in their simplicity. With pantry staples like oregano, dill, and cumin, you’ll create a flavor explosion in minutes. The recipe skips heavy sauces, relying instead on fresh herbs and spices to keep things light.
These Healthy Greek-Inspired Beef Meatballs are a lean, protein-packed delight, infused with Mediterranean flavors like lemon, oregano, and dill. Baked to perfection, they’re a quick, low-fat dinner option perfect for pitas, bowls, or meal prep.
Set to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin pan lightly with oil or cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, all spices, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix gently with hands (don’t overwork).
Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions (about 1.5 oz each). Roll into smooth balls.
Arrange meatballs in the greased muffin pan. Bake for 30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Drizzle with tzatziki sauce and pair with pita, rice, or a fresh Greek salad.
Servings 4
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
