Carrot Meatballs

Made with fresh carrot, onion and garlic, these beef meatballs are perfect for your picky eaters! Oven baked, they are tender and flavorful and a great way to sneak some extra veggies on your plate!

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings meatballs

Calories 62kcal

Author Slow The Cook Down

Equipment

Box grater

Ingredients

1 large carrot (grated)
1 red onion (grated)
2 large garlic cloves (minced)
1 pound medium ground beef (450g)
1 egg
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 360F / 180c.
Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil.
Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl. Combine together using your hands.
1 large carrot, 1 red onion, 2 large garlic cloves, 1 pound medium ground beef, 1 egg, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Form the mixture into balls, about 2 tablespoons worth. Roll loosely and place on the lined baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven til browned, between 20-30 minutes depending on how done you want them to be.

Notes

Use your hands to mix the ingredients together. This will ensure that everything is well combined.

Don't over mix the beef and vegetables as the meatballs can become dense. Stop once everything is combined.

I recommend to add in an additional ½ teaspoon of salt if not for young children.

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