Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup bulgur wheat
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 egg white
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Pinch cayenne (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice or cinnamon
- 1 pound 90% lean beef
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 5 ounces shredded Cheddar, mozzarella, or Asiago cheese
Instructions
- Soak bulgur in boiling water for 10-15 minutes. Drain.
- Sauté onion and garlic in oil for 4-5 minutes.
- Mix bulgur, onion, egg white, Parmesan, spices, and beef.
- Form 21 meatballs and bake at 400°F for 15-18 minutes.
- Top with sauce and cheese. Bake 8-10 minutes until melted.
Notes
- Use grass-fed beef for better flavor.
- Let meatball mixture cool before shaping.
- Check doneness with a meat thermometer (160°F).
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: None
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 meatballs
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg