Mark’s Mediterranean Meatballs
a low-carb take
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 onion grated
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 c shredded mozzarella
- 1/4 c freshly grated Parmesan plus more for serving
- 2 Tbsp freshly chopped parsley
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large egg beaten
- 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400° F. Place onion in a food processor or grate by hand.
- In a large bowl and using your hands, combine beef, onion, garlic, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, and spice, Form into 16 meatballs.* Dipping your hand into a bowl of water before rolling them will make the meatball surface smooth. Transfer the meatballs to a lightly oiled parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, rotating the pan half way through.
Air Fryer
- Preheat fryer to 400° F.
- Place meatballs in a single layer. Reduce fryer to 380° F.
- Cook meatballs 12-14 min.