Comfort Food Egg-Free? (Impossible) — Low-Carb Breakfast Meatballs with Marinara

Ingredients

• 12 oz ground beef
• 6 oz ground pork
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 medium yellow onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 3/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 24 oz marinara sauce (no sugar added if possible)
• 6 oz spinach
• 1 tsp arrowroot powder
• 1 tbsp water

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. 2

   Finely dice onion and mince garlic. Mix ground beef, ground pork, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until evenly combined.

3. 3

   Form into 18–20 small meatballs. Place on a lined baking sheet and bake 14–16 minutes until browned.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, warm marinara in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir arrowroot powder with water, then whisk into marinara to slightly thicken (optional but helps coating).

5. 5

   Add baked meatballs to marinara and simmer 8–10 minutes.

6. 6

   Stir spinach into the sauce until wilted, then serve hot.