Skillet Meatballs

Name: Skillet Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 large egg; 1/4 c. dried unseasoned breadcrumbs; 2 tbsp. chopped dill; 2 tbsp. mint; 2 tbsp. parsley; 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest; 6 cloves garlic; 1 lb. lean ground beef; Kosher salt; Pepper; 3 tbsp. olive oil; 2 c. low-sodium chicken broth; 2 tbsp. lemon juice; 8 oz. shelled edamame; 3 c. baby spinach

By Anna Helm BaxterPublished: Oct 24, 2018

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Make Ahead Meals - Skillet Meatballs Recipe

Beatriz Da Costa

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 10 mins

Cal/Serv:

395

Skip pasta and pair these easy-to-make meatballs with a medley of greens. For more easy (and delicious!) recipes like this, check out Skillet: Over 70 Delicious One Pan Recipes.

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Ingredients

1
large egg
1/4 cup
dried unseasoned breadcrumbs
2 Tbsp.
chopped dill
2 Tbsp.
mint
2 Tbsp.
parsley
1 tsp.
finely grated lemon zest
6
cloves garlic
1 lb.
lean ground beef
Kosher salt
Pepper
3 Tbsp.
olive oil
2 cups
low-sodium chicken broth
2 Tbsp.
lemon juice
8 oz.
shelled edamame
3 cups
baby spinach

Directions

1. Step 1In large bowl, lightly beat 1 large egg, then add dried unseasoned breadcrumbs, chopped dill, mint, parsley, and finely grated lemon zest. Finely grate in 2 cloves garlic. Mix in lean ground beef, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, then shape into balls.
2. Step 2 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in large cast-iron skillet on medium-high and brown meatballs on all sides. Transfer meatballs to plate and reduce heat to low.
3. Step 3Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and 4 cloves garlic (sliced) and cook until golden brown. Add low-sodium chicken broth and lemon juice; bring to a simmer. Return meatballs to pan, cover and simmer 25 minutes. Add shelled edamame; return to a simmer. Fold in baby spinach and cook until just wilted.

Nutritional Information (per serving): About 395 calories, 22.5 g fat (5 g saturated), 34 g protein, 630 mg sodium, 14 g carb, 5 g fiber

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