The Anti-Inflammatory Cheesy Stuffed Meatloaf Bites are juicy, cheesy, protein-rich, and full of Mediterranean-inspired flavor. We prepare these tender meatloaf bites with ground beef, onion, garlic, parsley, turmeric, ginger, oregano, black pepper, paprika, almond flour, egg, Parmesan, olive oil, lemon juice, and mozzarella cheese. These tender meatloaf bites have about 285 calories and 5 g of net carbs. The Anti-Inflammatory Cheesy Stuffed Meatloaf Bites are perfect for family dinners, meal prep, appetizers, lunches, and low-carb eating plans. You can serve them with Tzatziki, Greek Yogurt Garlic Sauce, Greek Salad, Roasted Broccoli, Grilled Zucchini, or Cauliflower Mash.
STATS:
- Course: Main Course, Appetizer
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Diet: Anti-Inflammatory
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Portion Size: 3 meatloaf bites
- Cooking Mode: Oven-Baked
- Total Servings: 4
- Difficulty: Easy
- Total Time: 40 minutes
TOOLS:
- Bowl
- Tray
- Baking paper
- Knife
- Measuring spoons
- Meat thermometer
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 lb. ground beef
- ½ cup onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup parsley
- ½ tsp. turmeric
- ½ tsp. ginger
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- 1 tsp. oregano
- ½ tsp. paprika
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ cup almond flour
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 3 oz. mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp. Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:
GROUND BEEF:
- Use lean ground beef for a juicy and protein-rich texture. As a different choice, you might utilize ground turkey.
ONION:
- Use onion to provide moisture and mild sweetness. You can substitute finely chopped shallots.
GARLIC:
- Use garlic for a strong savory flavor. As another choice, use ½ tsp. garlic powder.
TURMERIC:
- Use turmeric for its earthy flavor and anti-inflammatory touch. You can substitute a small amount of curry powder.
GINGER:
- For flavor & warmth, include ginger. You may additionally utilize freshly grated ginger.
ALMOND FLOUR:
- Use almond flour to bind the meatloaf mixture while keeping it low-carb. As a substitute, use finely ground oat flour.
MOZZARELLA:
- Use mozzarella for a soft, melted, cheesy center. You can substitute provolone or another melting cheese.
OLIVE OIL:
- Use olive oil for healthy Mediterranean-style fats. Avocado oil can be used instead.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm the oven to 200° Celcius and coat a tray with baking paper.
- Stir the lemon juice, ground beef, Parmesan, onion, olive oil, garlic, egg, parsley, almond flour, turmeric, salt, ginger, paprika, black pepper, and oregano.
- Distribute the mixture into twelve equal portions.
- We flatten all the portions and put a small mozzarella cube in the middle.
- Close the meat fully around the cheese and carefully roll it into a ball.
- Put the meatloaf bites on a tray.
- Bake till the inside temperature becomes 71°Celcius, for nearly eighteen minutes.
- Cool the bites for only 5 minutes and then serve.
TIPS:
- Avoid mixing the beef too much.
- We utilize small mozzarella cubes to stuff them easily.
- Tightly close the meat around the cheese.
- Lightly wet your hands when you are making shapes of the bites.
- We utilize a meat thermometer for perfect doneness.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
DIPS:
- Tzatziki
- Garlic Greek Yogurt Sauce
- Lemon Herb Yogurt Dip
SALADS:
- Greek Salad
- Cucumber Tomato Salad
- Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
VEGETABLE SIDES:
- Roasted Broccoli
- Grilled Zucchini
- Garlic Green Beans
OTHER SIDES:
- Cauliflower Mash
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Herbed Quinoa
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the cooled meatloaf bites in a closed box and refrigerate for nearly 4 days.
FREEZER:
- Store the meatloaf bites for just 3 months.
FAQs:
How could we avoid the cheese from leaking?
- We utilize small mozzarella cubes and tightly close the meat around the cheese.
Will we prepare these meatloaf bites earlier?
- Yes, you can shape them more than twenty-four hours earlier, chill them, and then bake.
Which sauce is perfect for utilizing?
- You can use garlic Greek yogurt or tzatziki sauce.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 285 kcal
Sodium: 520 mg
Net Carbs: 5 g
Fiber: 1 g
Sugar: 2 g
Fats: 17 g
Proteins: 27 g
One Single Portion: 3 meatloaf bites
Total Carbs: 6 g
