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plate of rosemary meatball bites with toothpicks in them.

Rosemary Meatball Bites

Mimi Council
This easy recipe for Rosemary Meatball Bites makes a great appetizer recipe for any party! Use leftover meatballs for pasta, salad, or sandwiches!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Makes 36 meatballs
Calories 80 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Half Sheet Pan
  • Parchment Paper Sheets

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • ½ cup diced yellow onion
  • 2 tablespoons ghee
  • 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
  • 5 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 springs fresh rosemary
  • 1 lemon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, add the ground beef, ground pork, onion, melted ghee, dried rosemary, garlic, sea salt, and pepper. Mix together until uniform. You can do this with a spatula, but I find it’s easier to use your hands.
  • Add the eggs and stir with a spatula to combine. Add the breadcrumbs and stir to combine completely.
  • Using a tablespoon, measure meatballs, and then roll with your hands to form a ball. Place on the prepared baking sheet, they can be close together, but not touching.
  • Break up the springs of rosemary and add onto the baking sheet.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the meatballs are brown and have an internal temperature of 145°F. Turn the oven to broil, and broil for an additional 3 to 4 minutes, until golden-brown. Remove from the oven.
  • Zest the lemon top of the meatballs and squeeze a little lemon juice on top (optional). Stick with a toothpick and serve immediately.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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Notes

Tips
  • I'm using a mix of ground beef and ground pork because my YiaYia always made meatballs with two kinds of meat like this. But, you can use all ground beef if you prefer.
  • If you're gluten free, you can use your favorite gluten free breadcrumbs.
  • If you want to make these eggless, you can use 3.5 ounces of aquafaba (or chickpea brine) in place of the eggs!
  • These make a great addition to salads or pasta, which is a great way to use leftovers from a party!
High Altitude — Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the meatballs are brown and have an internal temperature of 145°F. Turn the oven to broil, and broil for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 161mgPotassium: 91mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 18IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg
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