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Beef Spinach Meatballs for Meal Prep

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs of ground beef bison, or lamb
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 3 fresh garlic cloves pressed
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 2 tsps dried oregano
  • sea salt and ground pepper to taste
  • 1 cup frozen chopped spinach thawed
  • 2 Tbsps olive oil or avocado oil divided
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped mint
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1 small fresh lemon zest, and juice of
  • 2 tsps extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 English cucumber chopped
  • 1- pint cherry tomatoes halved

Optional:

  • homemade tzatziki to serve
  • https://cleanfoodcrush.com/clean-eating-homemade-tzatziki-sauce/

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl add the ground beef, feta cheese, garlic, egg, oregano, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  • Squeeze the spinach very well to remove most of the moisture then add it to your bowl. Thoroughly stir to combine this mixture, then form into tablespoon-sized meatballs. I like to use a cookie scoop for this step.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil at a time in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook half the meatballs turning several times until nicely golden brown on all sides and cooked through about 7-8 minutes. I like to cook them in 2 separate batches to prevent overcrowding.
  • While the meatballs cook, combine your cooked brown rice or quinoa with your freshly chopped herbs, green onions, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and extra-virgin olive oil.
  • Season with sea salt and pepper to your taste then divide your rice or quinoa mixture equally among 4 meal prep containers.
  • Top each serving equally with your cooked meatballs, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and a dollop of tzatziki, if desired.
  • Garnish with additional minced herbs if you like then refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • This meal prep is excellent served cold.
  • Enjoy!