Sheet Pan Harissa Meatballs and Cabbage
This Sheet Pan Harissa Meatballs and Cabbage delivers 24g protein and 505 calories per serving with 8 servings from quick stovetop prep. Built for mid-range protein targets and clean meal rotation across the week. Use this recipe to diversify beyond chicken while maintaining structured macro tracking for strength training.
Ingredients
- •80/20 Ground Beef(907g)
Standard ground beef. Drain fat thoroughly after cooking to reduce calories.
- •Egg, Whole, Large
- •Bread Crumbs, Dry, Plain(120g)
- •Cumin, Ground(15g)
- •Parsley, Fresh(60g)
- •Garlic
- •Paprika, Smoked(10g)
- •2 teaspoons kosher salt
- •Cabbage, Green
- •Olive oil(105g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Harissa Paste, Prepared(60g)
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(60g)
- •Mint, Fresh(60g)
- •Greek Yogurt (Nonfat)
Plain Greek yogurt — nonfat (0%) or low-fat (2%). Not regular yogurt.
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 400°F with a rack in the center position.
- 2In a large bowl, combine the beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, cumin, parsley, garlic, paprika and 1½ teaspoons of the salt. Mix well, then with wet hands, form golf ball–size balls (about 2 tablespoons each) and place on a large rimmed baking sheet. You should have about 30 meatballs.
- 3Arrange the cabbage wedges on the sheet pan in between the meatballs and brush both meatballs and cabbage with 3 tablespoons of the olive oil. Sprinkle the cabbage with the remaining ½ teaspoon salt. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
- 4Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the harissa, remaining 4 tablespoons of the olive oil and the lemon juice.
- 5Remove the sheet pan from the oven and brush the meatballs with harissa sauce. Place the sheet pan back in the oven and cook until the cabbage is tender and the meatballs reach 165°F on a meat thermometer, about 5 minutes.
- 6Sprinkle with fresh mint and serve with yogurt, if using.
Nutrition — Per Serving
505
calories
24g
protein
38g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 18g
- Saturated fat
- 10.9g
- Sodium
- 411 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 4.8g
8 servings per batch · ~175g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Sheet Pan Harissa Meatballs and Cabbage have per serving?
Each serving delivers 24g of protein and 505 calories with 38g fat and 18g carbs. This is a high-protein, high-fat option well-suited for reaching daily protein targets.
How long does Sheet Pan Harissa Meatballs and Cabbage take to prep?
This is a quick prep stovetop recipe that batch-cooks 8 servings at once, effectively doubling your weekly meal prep output. Each serving averages minimal active time when spread across multiple meals throughout the week.
Is Sheet Pan Harissa Meatballs and Cabbage good for muscle gain?
At 24g protein and 505 calories per serving with 18g carbs, this recipe supports muscle gain phases with solid protein delivery in a moderate-calorie package. The fat content provides caloric density while carbs fuel training performance.
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