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Mark's Mediterranean Meatballs

a low-carb take
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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.