Recipe: Hearty Stuffed Meatballs

This is my recipe for Hearty Stuffed Meatballs.  They can be served with pasta, on a sandwich, or are good just by themselves.

 Per Serving: 200cal, 19.5g Protein, 10g Fat, 1.6g Carbs

Ingredients:

1lb ground sirloin (90% lean)                    

3 slices bacon, minced           

2oz mozzarella cheese            

1tbsp Parmesan cheese            

½ egg                                      

5 soda crackers (crushed)       

1 tsp Garlic

tsp onion powder

tsp parsley

tsp garlic powder

tsp black pepper

tsp celery salt

Total: ~1195 cal, 117gProtien, 64gFat, 10gCarb

Serves 6 or 1 bodybuilder.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Mix Sirloin, Parmesan, egg, crackers, garlic, and spices.  Mince and cook bacon, drain and evenly mix into other ingredients.  Divide mix into 6 even portions and fold a ball of mozzarella inside, carefully sealing the meatball.

Cover with aluminum foil and let cook in Glass Baking Dish for 30 minutes, turn each ball over at this time and cook for another 20-30 minutes covered until cooked through.  Drain any excess fat in pan.

Add marinara sauce (optional) and serve.

Enjoy.