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Mini Meatball, Mozzarella & Tomato Bites (Gluten & Low Carb)

These mini meatballs bites are perfect to serve as appsetizers, finger food or to include in a buffet.
Course Afternoon Snack, Appetizer, Buffet, Finger Food, Pre Dinner Snack
Cuisine All around
Keyword Easy, Gluten-Free, Low Carb
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 15

Ingredients

  • 200 g Ground beef
  • 1 Garlic clove minced
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 tsp Dry basil
  • 1 tsp Dry oregano
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 15-17 Mozzarella balls
  • 15-17 Cherry tomatoes
  • 15-17 leafs of Fresh basil
  • 15-17 Toothpicks

Instructions

  • Preheat one or two big nonstick pans over medium heat.
  • Preheat the oven to 175 degrees Celsius.
  • Meanwhile the pan gets warm combine beef, garlic, onion powder, basil, oregano, sea salt and black pepper on a bowl. Mix until combined, but don't mix for too long!
  • Roll equally sized meatballs (preferably the size of the mozzarella balls and cherry tomatoes).
  • Fry the meatballs for a few minutes, until they are golden brown and have a nice surface.
  • Place the meatballs in an oven safe baking pan and bake for 5-7 minutes (depending on how raw or well done you prefer them).
  • When the meatballs are done, take a toothpick, add a meatball, a piece basil leaf, tomato and mozzarella. Repeat until all meatballs are arranged on a toothpick.