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Trader Joe’s Meatball

Discover a delicious Trader Joe's meatballs recipe that's easy to make and bursting with flavor. These homemade meatballs feature a luscious melted feta cheese center, making them a perfect addition to any meal.
Course Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian, Worldwide
Keyword trader joe's meatballs recipes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 12 meatballs
Calories 149kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb Ground Pork fat>20% preferred
  • 1/2 lb Ground Beef fat>20% preferred
  • 1/2 tbsp Butter
  • 2 tbsp Onions chopped
  • 1 Clove Garlic
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/8 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Half & Half
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
  • 6 oz Traditional Marinara Sauce Trader Joe's
  • 6 oz Crumble Feta Trader Joe's
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Parsley optional garnish

Instructions

  • Gather all the ingredients.
    Ingredients for Trader Joe’s meatball recipe.
  • Preheat oven to 400F.
    Oven being preheated.
  • Dice onions and place them in a medium-sized frying pan. Add 1/2 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, add the onions and cook until browned, around 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
    Chopped onions being browned.
  • Grate garlic with a grinder or a garlic press and transfer into a mixing bowl.
    Grated garlic.
  • Combine ground pork, ground beef, salt, black pepper, egg, half & half, nutmeg, cooked onions into the mixing bowl and mix well.
    Meatball mix in a mixing bowl.
  • Take a small amount of the meatball mix and gently shape it into meatballs using your hands. Aim for bite-size meatballs, no bigger than a golf ball. You should end up with around 12 meatballs. Place the meatballs into an 8 x 8 baking dish and bake in the center of the oven for 15-20 minutes or until internal meatball temp reaches 165F.
    Meatball in a baking dish.
  • Remove baking dish from the oven, dump in marinara sauce and mix until all the meatballs are evenly coated. Top with crumbled feta and place back into the center of the oven for 5-10 more minutes until the cheese melts.
    Meatball with feta cheese sprinkled on top.
  • Remove dish from oven, garnish with optional dried parsley flakes and enjoy hot! Note - if desired, mix the dish before serving.
    Cooked meatball with feta cheese.

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Nutrition

Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 313mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 96IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 1mg