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Oven Baked Meatballs (NO Breadcrumbs!)

Deliciously moist meatballs made without added breadcrumbs!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword Egg-free, Grain-free, Sugar-free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings 15 meatballs
Calories 79kcal
Author Lauren Goslin

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef, turkey, or chicken
  • ⅓ cup canned pumpkin puree
  • ¼ cup yellow onion finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley or basil chopped
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine meat, pumpkin, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, parsley, and parmesan (if using) together in a large bowl. Mix gently with your fingers to combine.
  • Form meatballs about 1 1/2 inches in diameter (I get about 15 total), and place onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 12-14 minutes or until internal temperature is 165 degrees F.

Notes

Nutrition facts based on using 85% ground beef and NO parmesan.
Weight Watchers points: 2

Nutrition

Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.1g | Protein: 7.9g | Fat: 4.6g | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.4g