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Easy Mediterranean Spinach and Feta Meatballs

Delight your taste buds with savory Easy Mediterranean Spinach and Feta Meatballs, perfectly infused with fresh spinach and creamy feta, making them irresistible!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground meat (beef, chicken, or lamb) Choose your preferred type of ground meat.
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped Fresh spinach enhances the flavor.
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled Crumbled feta adds creaminess.
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs Use as binding agent.
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese Parmesan adds flavor depth.
  • 1 egg Helps bind the meatball mixture.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic enhances aroma.
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano Oregano adds Mediterranean flavor.
  • Salt and pepper to taste Season according to preference.
  • Olive oil for frying Use for frying the meatballs.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all your ingredients. Chop the spinach, mince the garlic, and crumble the feta cheese.
Mixing
  1. In a large bowl, combine ground meat, chopped spinach, feta, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
Forming Meatballs
  1. Take a handful of the mixture and roll it into a ball about the size of a golf ball. Place it on a plate. Repeat until all the mixture is shaped into meatballs.
Frying
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, frying for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
Cooking Time
  1. For deeper flavor, finish cooking in a preheated oven at 375°F for 10-15 minutes after frying.
Serving
  1. Plate your warm meatballs and serve alongside your choice of sides, sauce, or toppings.

Notes

You can enhance your meatballs with a variety of toppings such as yogurt sauce or cucumber salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.