Fajita Meatballs
Robust and savory flavored meatballs with seared bell peppers and onions contain all the familiar flavors of fajitas in meatball form.
Servings 4
Calories 294kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground turkey chicken, beef, pork, 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 yellow onion minced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 teaspoons gelatin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder ground
- 3/4 teaspoon cumin ground
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper fresh ground
To Serve
- 2 teaspoons avocado oil divided
- 3 bell peppers sliced
- 3/4 yellow onion sliced
Instructions
- 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 1 teaspoon avocado oil in a large non-stick pan. Add the onions and bell peppers and cook over high heat until lightly charred in spots and the onions are soft and translucent, stirring occasionally to allow for browning, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside, do not clean the pan.
- Add the remaining teaspoon of avocado oil. When the oil is hot, add the meatballs. Cook until golden, turning occasionally until browned on all sides, about 10-15 minutes. Add back the vegetables and toss to combine.
Notes
Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 2.82
Nutrition
Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 625mg | Potassium: 783mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3131IU | Vitamin C: 117mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 3mg