Pork Meatballs
These Pork Meatballs contain 7g protein and 130 calories each, serving best as a component in larger meals or volume additions. Twelve servings batch-prep on the stovetop quickly, letting you build freezer stock for mixing into bowls and sides. Use them to add volume and flavour to protein-forward base meals without overshooting your intake.
Ingredients
- •Ground Pork(454g)
Regular ground pork is typically 70/30. Look for lean if available.
- •Egg, Whole, Large
- •Bread Crumbs, Panko, Dry(80g)
- •1 teaspoon kosher salt
- •Oregano, Dried(5g)
- •Coriander, Ground(3g)
- •Garlic powder(3g)
- •Onion powder(3g)
- •Cumin, Ground(1g)
- •¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- •Red pepper flakes(1g)
- •Cooking spray (per 1-second spray)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
Instructions
- 1Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2In the bottom of a large bowl, place the pork. Add the egg, panko, salt, oregano, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- 3With a fork, lightly beat the egg, then stir gently to combine, switching to your hands as needed.
- 4With a 2-tablespoon scoop or a small spoon, portion the meat into 12 meatballs that are about 2-inches in diameter. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each.
- 5Lightly mist the tops of the meatballs with cooking spray or oil. Bake until the meatballs are cooked through—they should register 160°F on an instant read thermometer, about 15 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutrition — Per Serving
130
calories
7g
protein
8g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 6g
- Saturated fat
- 3.1g
- Sodium
- 71 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.7g
12 servings per batch · ~46g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does each Pork Meatball have?
Each meatball contains 7g of protein and 130 calories with 8g fat and 6g carbs. At 12 servings per batch, these work well as a high-volume snack or side protein rather than a standalone meal.
How long does Pork Meatballs take to make?
This recipe has quick prep time and yields 12 servings in one batch, making it efficient for portioning into containers throughout the week. You can batch multiple batches on the stovetop in under 30 minutes total.
Are Pork Meatballs good for fat loss?
At 130 calories and 7g protein per meatball, these are portion-controlled snacks that fit easily into a calorie deficit without derailing macros. The low carb content (6g) makes them flexible for pairing with higher-carb sides or eating standalone.
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