Meatballs
These Meatballs deliver 12g protein and 205 calories per serving — a compact option for hitting protein targets between meals. Quick-preps 24 servings on the stovetop, turning one batch session into a month of grab-and-go snacks. Keeps your daily macro count on track without derailing your cut or bulk.
Ingredients
- •Bread Crumbs, Panko, Dry(240g)
- •2% Milk(80g)
- •80/20 Ground Beef(454g)
- •Ground Pork(454g)
Regular ground pork is typically 70/30. Look for lean if available.
- •Garlic(240g)
- •Egg, Whole, Large(100g)
- •Parmesan Cheese(240g)
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
- •Parsley, Fresh(60g)
- •Yellow Onion(60g)
- •Worcestershire Sauce(10g)
Lea & Perrins is the standard. A little goes a long way.
- •Oregano, Dried(5g)
- •1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- •1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- •Red pepper flakes(1g)
Instructions
- 1In a large mixing bowl, stir together the panko and milk until combined. Set mixture aside to soak for 5 to 10 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
- 2Add the ground beef, ground pork, garlic, eggs, Parmesan, fresh herbs, onion and Worcestershire sauce to the (same) mixing bowl with the panade. Sprinkle the oregano, salt, black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes evenly on top. Use your hands to mix the ingredients until evenly combined, being careful not to over-mix the ingredients.
- 3To make the meatballs easier to form, I recommend covering and chilling the mixture in the refrigerator for 1 hour. But if you’re pressed for time, you can skip this step.
- 4Heat the oven to 425°F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 5Using a medium cookie scoop or a spoon, scoop and roll the mixture into 2-tablespoon balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. (I recommend greasing your hands with a bit of olive oil to prevent the mixture from sticking.)
- 6Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer measures the internal temperature of the meatballs to be 160°F. Remove pan and transfer to a wire cooling rack.
- 7Serve meatballs immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition — Per Serving
205
calories
12g
protein
12g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 13g
- Saturated fat
- 4.8g
- Sodium
- 293 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.9g
24 servings per batch · ~81g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Meatballs have per serving?
Each serving contains 12g of protein and 205 calories, with 12g fat and 13g carbs. These are portion-controlled snack units, not standalone meals—useful for hitting daily protein targets between main meals.
How long does Meatballs take to prep?
This quick prep recipe yields 24 individual servings from one batch, making it extremely efficient for batch cooking. You get 24 snack portions ready to grab throughout the week or month.
Is Meatballs good for fat loss?
At 205 calories and 12g protein per serving, these meatballs work well as a protein snack during fat loss phases when you need to fill protein gaps without overcommitting to calories. The small serving size supports portion control.
