NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

7 oz ground beef

1 large egg

1 tbsp almond flour

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.5 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp olive oil

0.25 cup yellow onion

1 clove garlic

0.5 cup tomato puree

1 tsp chipotle in adobo sauce

1 cup zucchini

PREPARATION

• 1

  In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, almond flour, sea salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.

• 2

  Mix gently by hand until just combined, then roll into 1-inch meatballs.

• 3

  Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the meatballs until browned on all sides, about 5-6 minutes.

• 4

  Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside; in the same pan, add the diced onion and sliced zucchini, sautéing until softened.

• 5

  Stir in the minced garlic, tomato puree, and chipotle in adobo sauce, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.

• 6

  Return the meatballs to the skillet, cover, and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes until the beef is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.

• 7

  Serve the meatballs and zucchini hot, spooning the extra smoky sauce over the top.