Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with Smoked Beef Lentil Meatballs, a high‑protein blend of hearty lentils and savory smoked beef for a satisfying bite. Perfect for busy weeknights, these meatballs bake to a golden crust while staying moist inside, making them ideal for pasta, subs, grain bowls, or a protein‑packed snack. With pantry staples like breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and aromatic herbs, you can create a tasty meal at home in under an hour. Enjoy the rich, smoky taste without fuss of frying.!
Ingredients
Scale
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- 1 cup lentils
- rinsed
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup finely chopped smoked beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
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- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook lentils in vegetable broth until tender, about 20 minutes; drain.
- Combine lentils, smoked beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Form mixture into meatballs and place on a parchment‑lined baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve hot with your favorite sauce or as a sub.
Notes
- For a gluten‑free version
- replace breadcrumbs with almond flour. Freeze cooked meatballs on a tray before transferring to a bag for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs per serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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