April 30, 2022
Chimichurri Meatballs
Bright, spicy, and herb infused beef meatballs make for a delicious main.
Servings: 4
Calories: 357kcal
Ingredients
Chimichurri
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- 3 cloves garlic peeled
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh oregano
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar or other vinegar of choice, such as lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon fish sauce optional (for umami)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- large pinch of chili flakes or to taste, omit if nightshade-free
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Meatballs
- 1 1/4 pound lean ground beef pork, turkey, or a mixture
- 1/2 cup pork panko or almond flour for pork-free
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 3 green onions chopped fine
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped fine
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon gelatin
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper fresh ground
Instructions
- Combine all chimichurri ingredients except olive oil in a blender or food processor and process until finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the olive oil (blending it will make it bitter). Season to taste with more salt and pepper, if desired. (This will keep for 2 days in the refrigerator.)
- Combine all meatball ingredients in a large bowl and use your hands to mix until evenly combined. Form into about 1 tablespoon size meatballs, about 20 meatballs.
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. When hot, add the avocado oil. When the oil is hot, add the meatballs. Cook until golden, turning occasionally until browned on all sides, about 10-15 minutes. Remove to a large plate and toss with half the chimichurri, serve with remaining sauce drizzled over top.
Notes
You can also bake the meatballs in a 350ºF preheated oven. Simply line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and/or baking parchment, place ~2 tablespoon size meatballs on top, and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through. I like to broil them for about 4-5 minutes just to brown them before serving.
Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 1.02
Nutrition Facts
Chimichurri Meatballs
Amount per Serving
Calories
357
% Daily Value*
Fat
22
g
34
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
13
g
Cholesterol
91
mg
30
%
Sodium
782
mg
34
%
Potassium
611
mg
17
%
Carbohydrates
3
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
35
g
70
%
Vitamin A
890
IU
18
%
Vitamin C
14
mg
17
%
Calcium
58
mg
6
%
Iron
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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