June 10, 2022
Mole Meatballs
Tender and juicy meatballs in an earthy, rich sauce that packs a spice punch and comes together fast. Serve with a drizzle of Greek yogurt or sour cream and some fresh salsa.
Servings: 4
Calories: 274kcal
Ingredients
Sauce
- 12 ounces salsa
- 1/4 cup chicken broth more as needed to thin sauce to desired consistency
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter sugar free
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon coconut aminos or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
Meatballs
- 1 pound lean ground beef pork, turkey, or a mixture, use full fat for higher fat
- 1/2 cup pork panko or almond flour for pork-free
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 1/4 onion chopped fine
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons gelatin
- 1 teaspoon ground chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper fresh ground
Instructions
- Combine all sauce ingredients a blender and blend until completely smooth. Set aside.
- 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 32 meatballs.
- Heat a large nonstick pan 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 set aside. Do not clean the pan.
- Pour the reserves sauce into the pan and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently until hot.
- Serve the meatballs with the sauce.
Notes
Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 1.47
Nutrition for the sauce: Calories: 72 cal, Carbs: 11g, Fiber: 4g, Fat: 3g, Protein: 3g,, Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 0.33
Nutrition Facts
Mole Meatballs
Amount per Serving
Calories
274
% Daily Value*
Fat
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
0.4
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
115
mg
38
%
Sodium
1356
mg
59
%
Potassium
806
mg
23
%
Carbohydrates
13
g
4
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
33
g
66
%
Vitamin A
1805
IU
36
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
71
mg
7
%
Iron
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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