Make the meatballs ahead of time and freeze. Convenient to just reheat and toss through zoodles or on a bed of cauliflower rice.
INGREDIENTS
- 100g mince beef 95-99% fat free
- 1 tablespoon onion chopped fine
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cilantro chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3/4 cup salsa (low sugar)
- 1 cup shredded cabbage (or alternate vegetable choice)
METHOD
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, onion, garlic, cilantro, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, tomato paste and lemon juice. Stir to combine.
Form beef mixture eight small balls.
Heat a medium pan over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides, approx. 1 min per side.
Add salsa to the pan and cover. Simmer for 10 minutes, adding a little water (1 tablespoon at a time) to the mixture if the salsa reduces too much. Arrange shredded cabbage around meatballs in the pan. Cover again and simmer until the cabbage is wilted, approximately 2-3 minutes.
Serve with zoodles, cauliflower rice, broccoli rice or konjac noodles, or choose an accompaniment that suits your meal plan.
Like it spicy? Add some extra heat by adding in ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
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Serves 1 | Total Calories 307
Fat 11.03
Carbs 27.06
Protein 23.68
