Healthy Meatballs with Hidden Veggies

Ingredients

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• 2 lb ground beef
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 6 tbsp milk
• 2 egg
• 1 cup carrot shredded
• 1 cup zucchini shredded
• 1 onion grated
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• 2 jars marinara sauce
• 2 lbs spaghetti

On Hand

• 2 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• salt to taste
• black pepper to taste

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a bowl mix ground beef with oregano , garlic powder , salt and black pepper .
• Add egg , zucchini , carrot and onion and mix until incorporated.
• Add the bread crumbs , milk and parmesan cheese.
• With the help of your hands shape small balls. Place in a baking pan and drizzle with olive oil.
• Take to the oven and bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown and done.

Notes

To freeze

• cook according to directions
• flash freeze for 2 hours in freezer
• then place in ziplock bag for up to 4 months

To Defrost

• defrost overnight in refrigerator
  • cook in sauce for 20 minutes