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    MJ & Hungryman » Baby/Kid-Friendly Recipes » Family Meals

    Baked Quinoa and Mushroom Beef Meatballs

    By Min On November 25, 2017, Updated February 11, 2022

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    These baked quinoa and mushroom beef meatballs are not only super easy to make but packed with wholesome, nutritious ingredients that the entire family, including babies six months and older, can enjoy! If you have a toddler(s) and on the lookout for portable, healthy additions to lunch boxes, these would be perfect!

    baked quinoa and mushroom meatballs - baby led weaning

    I love adding mushrooms to ground meat. Not only is it a great way to amp up the nutritional value (it’s an excellent source of vitamin D, potassium, and selenium), but

     it also helps bulk up the volume, making my pound of meat go a long way. And it enhances the umami flavor, which equals deliciousness!

    I highly recommend pulsing the mushrooms in the food processor/blender separately, as it has a tendency to become this overprocessed, watery mess when combined with onion and garlic. This is what you want it to look like…

    baked quinoa and mushroom meatballs - baby led weaning

    Hands are the best tool for mixing all the ingredients. Be careful not to overwork the meat, or else you'll end up with tough meatballs!

    baked quinoa and mushroom meatballs - baby led weaning

    baked quinoa and mushroom meatballs - baby led weaning

    My baby goes crazy for these meatballs, and I have a feeling yours will too!  The Hubby also raved about how tender and juicy they were. And if you have extra cooked quinoa on hand, definitely give these veggie loaded quinoa muffins a try as well! 

    baked quinoa and mushroom meatballs - baby led weaning

     
     

    Baked Quinoa and Mushroom Beef Meatballs

    baked meatballs made with ground beef, mushroom, and quinoa. It's the ultimate comfort food that can be enjoyed as is or with pasta, vegetables, salads
    5 from 24 votes
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 20
    Author: Min | MJ and Hungryman

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb. ground beef at least 90% lean
    • ¾ cup cooked quinoa
    • 4 ounces baby bella mushrooms stems removed
    • ½ med onion
    • 2 garlic cloves
    • ½ cup thawed frozen chopped spinach (squeezed dry)
    • 1 egg whisked
    • ¼ cup rolled oats
    • 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning or whatever seasonings you like
    • 2 tablespoons finely grated parmesan cheese optional

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400F. Using a food processor, pulse mushrooms until finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl and then add the onion, and garlic to blender and pulse until finely chopped also. Be careful not to overpulse to retain texture.
    • In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients. Mix ingredients using your hands (but don’t overwork the meat!) and shape into small sized balls. Place in greased mini muffin pan (or baking sheet) and bake for 15-20 min, or until meatballs are browned and cooked through.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 22mg
    Course Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
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    About Min

    Thank you so much for stopping by! I am Min, a Registered Dietitian, a Christ follower, a wife, and a mom to our two miracle babies! Currently, I’m having a ton of fun feeding their tummies and sharing our baby led weaning journey! Follow me on Instagram if interested in seeing daily menu as well as tips and tricks.

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    Comments

    1. Jacqueline says

      February 26, 2023 at 6:34 am

      Hi!! My baby is allergic to eggs. What would you recommend as a substitute for egg as a binder?

      Reply
    2. Jenny says

      November 04, 2022 at 2:22 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! These are my baby's first real introduction to beef, and he is 9 months. I love how unique and nutritious they are (spinach, quinoa, beef, mushroom, oats, onion, garlic!). Also particularly love how moist they came out. I did cook in the mini muffin tin, and wonder why I've ever cooked meatballs any other way. Great texture too! Hubby enjoyed these as well 🙂

      Reply
      • Min says

        November 04, 2022 at 7:01 pm

        I absolutely loved reading this! Thank you for taking the time to share!! Hope you'll give my other meatballs a try too ;).

        Reply
    3. Katie says

      November 02, 2022 at 12:05 pm

      I made these for my 1 year old and we both can't stop eating them! Delicious flavour and very moist! Using my bullet blender to chop everything up made it easy to throw together, even with a little one at my feet. Will definitely make again 🙂

      Reply
      • Min says

        November 02, 2022 at 6:46 pm

        Yay! Makes me so happy to hear!

        Reply
    4. Angela says

      September 30, 2022 at 12:27 pm

      Thank you for the recipe. If I were to freeze how long does it last for in the freezer?

      Reply
      • Min says

        October 03, 2022 at 2:32 pm

        HI! Up to 3 months!

        Reply
    5. Brenda G says

      September 14, 2022 at 12:34 am

      Hi Min! Will this recipe work well if I substitute the ground beef with ground pork instead? Love how this simple and easy meatball is packed with all the nutritious ingredients too!

      Reply
    6. Jassica Hui says

      August 25, 2022 at 7:01 am

      5 stars
      I LOVE this recipe! So delicious. Just made a batch and hope baby likes it. It definitely is very tender and juicy ☺️. Love all your recipes as well x

      Reply
      • Min says

        August 25, 2022 at 9:28 pm

        Yay!!! This makes me so happy! Thank you for trying out my recipes ;).

        Reply
      • Min says

        August 26, 2022 at 6:55 pm

        Hope it will be a hit with your baby! Thanks for trying my recipes!

        Reply
        • Jassica Hui says

          August 28, 2022 at 6:01 am

          Yes she loved it! The texture was great. Definitely a lunch meal I'm going to keep in mind!

          Reply
    7. Lorraine says

      June 20, 2022 at 11:14 pm

      If I want to freeze these should I freeze them before or after baking?

      Reply
      • Min says

        June 21, 2022 at 3:00 pm

        Freeze after!

        Reply
    8. Amanda says

      June 12, 2022 at 9:56 pm

      Hi MJ!
      Always love your recipes and have been sharing your blog to all my mom friends!
      Wondering if I could use cremini mushrooms instead of the baby bella?
      Also, could I use fresh baby spinach instead of frozen?

      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Min says

        June 13, 2022 at 7:01 am

        Hi Amanda! Thank you so much for being here and for your support! You sure can use both of those!

        Reply
    9. DD says

      January 15, 2022 at 8:00 am

      Hi there again, I’d like to try making this today Do you think I can substitute round turkey instead of ground beef? Love your recipes!

      Reply
      • Min says

        January 15, 2022 at 8:02 am

        Sure thing!

        Reply
    10. DD says

      January 13, 2022 at 12:07 pm

      Do you think I can sub ground turkey instead of ground beef? Love your recipes!

      Reply
    11. SC says

      November 30, 2021 at 12:12 am

      Do you cook the onions and mushrooms before putting them in the food processor?

      Reply
      • Min says

        December 01, 2021 at 3:28 pm

        No need!

        Reply
    12. Randa says

      November 07, 2021 at 3:52 am

      I love your blog ❤️❤️ Thank you so much for the recipies

      Reply
      • Min says

        November 07, 2021 at 10:58 am

        thank you for trying out my recipes!

        Reply
    13. Stella says

      October 16, 2021 at 1:54 pm

      Hi Min! Can I substitute cooked quinoa with ground quinoa?? Thanks!!

      Reply
      • Min says

        October 18, 2021 at 3:52 pm

        I'm not sure as I haven't tried

        Reply
    14. Patty says

      November 29, 2017 at 12:50 pm

      Recently found you on IG and am loving your recipes. If I want to make batch of these to freeze, would you suggest freezing them after meatballs are formed but still raw or after cooking them? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Min says

        November 29, 2017 at 6:36 pm

        Thank you so much! I actually freeze them after cooking them. I've found that if I freeze the mixture, it gets too watery once thawed. Hope this helps!!

        Reply
        • Kylie says

          December 01, 2021 at 3:50 pm

          Hi there! I don't have oats on hand, could I used baby oat cereal? Or just flour?

          Reply
          • Min says

            December 02, 2021 at 1:28 pm

            Sure you can use baby oat cereal

            Reply

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