Spinach Garlic Meatballs Stuffed with Mozzarella.

Here’s a delicious recipe for Spinach Garlic Meatballs Stuffed with Mozzarella—juicy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. Perfect as an appetizer, main dish, or low-carb dinner.

Ingredients (Makes ~12–16 meatballs)

For the Meatballs

1 lb (450 g) ground beef or a mix of beef and pork
1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup almond flour (or breadcrumbs if not low-carb)
1 large egg
1 tsp dried Italian herbs (or 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

For the Filling

4 oz (115 g) mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes

Optional Sauce

1 cup marinara sauce (sugar-free for keto)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease.

2. Prepare Meatball Mixture

In a large bowl, combine ground meat, spinach, garlic, Parmesan, almond flour, egg, herbs, salt, and pepper.
Mix gently until ingredients are just combined (don’t overmix).

3. Stuff Meatballs

Take about 2 tablespoons of meat mixture and flatten it in your hand.
Place a cube of mozzarella in the center, then fold the meat around it and roll into a ball.
Place meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.

4. Bake

Bake meatballs for 18–20 minutes, until cooked through and golden.
Optional: During the last 5 minutes, spoon a little marinara sauce over each meatball and return to the oven.

5. Serve

Serve warm as an appetizer, over zucchini noodles, or with a side salad.
The melted mozzarella inside gives a gooey, cheesy center.

Tips

Freeze before baking: Place stuffed meatballs on a tray, freeze until firm, then transfer to a freezer bag. Bake from frozen, adding 5–10 extra minutes.
For extra flavor, sauté minced garlic and spinach in a little olive oil before mixing into the meat.
Use mozzarella sticks or string cheese for an ooey-gooey effect.

If you want, I can also give a “creamy garlic sauce version” where these meatballs are baked in a cheesy cream sauce—super indulgent and perfect for low-carb dinners.