1-First, combine the ingredients in a large bowl. Mix the 1 lb ground beef or a mix of beef and pork with 1 cup fresh spinach finely chopped, 3 cloves garlic minced, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 large egg, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning until just combined. This gentle mixing keeps the meatballs tender and juicy.

2-Next, shape the meatballs by taking 1-2 tablespoons of the mixture at a time. Flatten it in your palm, add a cube of the 1 cup mozzarella cheese in the center, then wrap the meat around it and roll into a ball. Repeat this for the whole batch to ensure each one has that gooey surprise inside.

3-Then, cook the meatballs in a skillet. Heat the 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat and fry them in batches to avoid crowding, about 4-5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Once done, serve them warm with marinara sauce or over pasta, and garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh basil if you like.

4-Preheat your oven if you prefer baking, or adjust for other methods as needed. For added tips, many find that best meatballs trick involves resting the mixture briefly before shaping. This step-by-step guide makes preparing Spinach Garlic Meatballs simple and rewarding.