Keto Jumbo Spinach and Kale Stuffed Meatballs

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  • prep time

    prep time

    12 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    40 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    52 min

Keto Jumbo Spinach and Kale Stuffed Meatballs

12 ratings

If dinner time has arrived, and you haven’t eaten your greens for the day, you should cook this meatball recipe that’s stuffed with chopped spinach and kale! These leafy greens are very dense in nutrition while staying low in carbs. They’re some of the best vegetables you can eat while on the Keto diet, in fact! A sprinkle of parmesan cheese makes the filling in the meatballs even more appetizing!

Jessica L.

  • Net Carbs

    1.5 g

  • Fiber

    1 g

  • Total Carbs

    2.5 g

  • Protein

    50 g

  • Fats

    44.2 g

613 cals

Keto Jumbo Spinach and Kale Stuffed Meatballs

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Ingredients

  • Ground Chuck 80% Lean 20% Fat by Kroger

    Ground Chuck 80% Lean 20% Fat by Kroger

    8 ounce

  • Ground Sirloin by Publix

    8 ounce

  • Salt

    Salt

    ¼ teaspoon

  • Black Pepper

    Black Pepper

    ½ teaspoon

  • Onion Powder

    Onion Powder

    ¼ teaspoon

  • Italian Seasoning

    Italian Seasoning

    2 teaspoon

  • Raw Egg

    Raw Egg

    1 large

  • Spinach

    Spinach

    ½ cup, cut pieces

  • Spinach

    Spinach

    ½ cup, cut pieces

  • Kale

    Kale

    ¼ cup, chopped

  • Parmesan Cheese

    Parmesan Cheese

    3 tablespoon, shredded

  • Olive Oil

    Olive Oil

    2 teaspoon

Recipe Steps

steps 5

52 min

  • Step 1

    Preheat an oven to 400 degrees and prepare an oven-safe baking dish with pan spray. In a bowl, combine the chuck, sirloin, salt, pepper, onion powder, italian seasoning, egg, and first amount of spinach.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Divide the mixture into 4 equal parts. Use your hands to shape each section into a large meatball. Then, create a large crevice in the center of each for the filling.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Combine the second amount of spinach, kale, parmesan cheese, and olive oil in a small bowl. Then, fill each meatball with the filling.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    Form the meat back over the filling, and reshape the sections into meatballs. Place the in the prepared baking dish.
    Step 4
  • Step 5

    Bake the meatballs for 40 minutes or until the meat is completely cooked through and have browned, crusted tops. Enjoy!

Comments 21

  • Gemma

    Gemma 2 years ago

    These tasted great but they were very dry. I’d suggest cooking them at a slightly lower temp and for no more then 30 to 35 minutes.

    • StellarRadish228336

      StellarRadish228336 2 years ago

      Yummy!

      • FitVWL

        FitVWL 4 years ago

        I made them in my airfryer 10 mins and it was yummy!

        • mylittlecamb85c

          mylittlecamb85c 10 months ago

          What temp on your airfryer did you use? TIA

      • LCFRAN3

        LCFRAN3 4 years ago

        Made these the other day and they were delicious! Had leftovers and could hardly wait to eat them again.

        • Cinderella

          Cinderella 5 years ago

          This was really, really, really good! I will make this often.

          • taruhh

            taruhh 6 years ago

            super yummy i really liked it with a small amout of grated parmesan cheese on top.

            • Indigo

              Indigo 6 years ago

              Very filling. I added a side of garlic zoodles with this and enjoyed!

              • Adri

                Adri 6 years ago

                I may be missing something, but why two amounts of spinach ? Add the second one? What do you plan for the 1/2 cup?

                • RemarkableKale573695

                  RemarkableKale573695 6 months ago

                  Step one says to add the first measure of spinach. Step three says: "Combine the second amount of spinach, kale, parmesan cheese, and olive oil in a small bowl. Then, fill each meatball with the filling." So they are divided portions used at different times in the recipe, following the recipe steps.

                • StellarArugula451205

                  StellarArugula451205 6 months ago

                  I think the meatballs have half of the spinach in the meat. The filling has the other half of spinach in it.

                • Fatcow

                  Fatcow 3 years ago

                  First lot of spinach goes in the meat mixture. It was easy to miss this instruction.

                • BettyAnn

                  BettyAnn 6 years ago

                  Combine the second amount of spinach, kale, parmesan cheese, and olive oil in a small bowl. Then, fill each meatball with the filling

              • lorilynnlui

                lorilynnlui 6 years ago

                Made these for our family last night. They were a hit! They are huge, so we have leftovers. The stuffing keeps the meatballs moist. We will make these again.

                • baduncan7bff

                  baduncan7bff 6 years ago

                  I’m going to try these. I think one meatball would be enough for me but if it helps me eat kale I’m going to try it. I really hate kale.

                  • patti

                    patti 5 years ago

                    I'm a kale weirdo and love it but I understand that lots don't. I put a 1/2 cup of fresh chopped kale in my smoothie every morning so I get a little more without even knowing I'm eating it. You have to blend for a long while though to break it down so you're not getting chunks. Enjoy!

                  • JennTbow

                    JennTbow 6 years ago

                    @baduncan7bff have you ever tried Kale soup? It’ll definitely make you start to love kale!

                • gallegossusanca2a

                  gallegossusanca2a 6 years ago

                  I am really confused on reading this - 1lb meat for 2 servings means each portion is 2 4oz patties/meatballs?

                  • BettyAnn

                    BettyAnn 6 years ago

                    Combine the second amount of spinach, kale, parmesan cheese, and olive oil in a small bowl. Then, fill each meatball with the filling

                  • bigjailerman5d6f

                    bigjailerman5d6f 6 years ago

                    Raw weight is different than cooked weight...

                  • Vicky

                    Vicky 6 years ago

                    I think so ... it looks like the serving weight is 7.1 ounces. I'm just starting out, it is crazy but I already feel better.