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Oven Baked Beef Meatballs with Cauliflower Rice

Easy Oven Baked Meatballs are an Italian-style meatball recipe made with cauliflower rice instead of bread crumbs. This is an easy, healthy low-carb recipe that bakes in the oven in just 20 minutes. Packed with protein and veggies, they are perfect for a busy weeknight meal or made in advance for meal prep!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time33 minutes
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: American, Italian
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 35 meatballs
Calories: 37kcal
Author: Dani Spies

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup cauliflower rice
  • 1/3 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet (half sheet pan) with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, eggs, cauliflower rice, parsely, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano. Use your hands to gently combine everything together, being careful not to over-mix.
    Ground beef mixed in a bowl with cauliflower rice and seasonings.
  • Scoop a heaping tablespoon of the mixture into your palms, and roll into 1-2 inch meatballs (I usually get 35-40 meatballs). Place each meatball onto the lined baking sheet.
    Raw meatballs on a parchment lined pan.
  • Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the meatballs for 18-20 minutes.
    Baked meatballs on a sheet pan.
  • Serve over zucchini noodles, spaghetti squash or your favorite pasta, topped with marinara sauce or fresh pesto.
    Baked meatballs served with marinara over spaghetti squash.

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Notes

  • Storing leftovers: Store leftover meatballs in an airtight container or even a ziplock bag and keep in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or you can even warm them up in sauce on the stovetop.
  • Freeze: Once completely cool, place on a sheet pan and cover loosely with plastic wrap. Flash freeze for 2 hours. Transfer the partially frozen meatballs to a freezer safe gallon ziplock bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. To enjoy, thaw overnight in the refrigerator or warm them straight from the freezer in the microwave at 50% power till heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatball | Calories: 37kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 48IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg