NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

8 oz ground beef 93% lean

0.5 cup tomato puree

1 tsp olive oil

0.25 cup yellow onion

2 cloves garlic

1 cup fresh spinach

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.5 tsp dried oregano

1 tbsp fresh basil

PREPARATION

• 1

  In a medium bowl, combine the lean ground beef with sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano until well incorporated.

• 2

  Form the beef mixture into 8 small, uniform meatballs.

• 3

  Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.

• 4

  Add the meatballs to the skillet and brown on all sides for about 5-6 minutes until a golden crust forms.

• 5

  Remove the meatballs from the pan and set aside on a plate.

• 6

  In the same skillet, add the finely diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until translucent and fragrant.

• 7

  Pour in the tomato puree and bring to a gentle simmer, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

• 8

  Return the meatballs to the skillet, cover with a lid, and cook for another 5 minutes to ensure they are cooked through.

• 9

  Stir in the fresh spinach until just wilted and garnish with chopped fresh basil before serving.