Meatballs with Spiced Tomato Sauce

Dairy Free
Health score
8%
Meatballs with Spiced Tomato Sauce

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Are you ready to embark on a culinary journey that delights your taste buds and warms your heart? Our Meatballs with Spiced Tomato Sauce is a fantastic dish that promises to impress family and friends alike. This dairy-free recipe is a perfect blend of lean beef and tender lamb, creating a rich and flavorful meatball that's enhanced by a harmonious mix of spices.

The aromatic notes of cinnamon, cumin, and ginger come together beautifully with fresh mint, providing an intriguing twist to traditional meatballs. Each bite is succulent and juicy, all while staying within a reasonable 278 calories per serving, making it an excellent choice for a healthy lunch or dinner. With a preparation time of just 50 minutes, you can whip up this satisfying main dish even on a busy weeknight.

Served alongside warm whole-wheat pitas, these meatballs transform every meal into a Mediterranean feast, inviting you to enjoy a delightful culinary escape. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or just treating yourself to a delicious homemade meal, this recipe will bring your kitchen to life with mouthwatering aromas and sumptuous flavors. It's the perfect way to spice up your dining experience while keeping things wholesome and nourishing!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 pound ground beef 90% lean
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black divided
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs fresh
  • 15 ounce canned tomatoes crushed canned
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • 0.3 cup mint leaves fresh chopped
  • teaspoon garlic fresh minced
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • teaspoon ground cumin 
  • teaspoon ground ginger 
  • 0.5 pound lamb 
  • teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • servings mint leaves 
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • tablespoons onion finely chopped
  • 6-inch wholewheat pita breads whole-wheat warmed halved ()
  • 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons onion and garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Cool slightly.
  3. Combine onion mixture, breadcrumbs, and mint; add lamb, beef, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and egg; stir gently. Shape into 30 (1-inch) meatballs.
  4. Return pan to medium-high; add meatballs. Cook 4 minutes.
  5. Remove meatballs from pan.
  6. Add 1/2 cup onion to pan; saut 2 minutes.
  7. Add ginger and next 3 ingredients; simmer 5 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Return meatballs to pan; simmer 20 minutes or until done.
  8. Serve with pitas.
  9. Sprinkle with mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Calories278kcal
Protein25.34%
Fat53.35%
Carbs21.31%

Properties

Glycemic Index
43.5
Glycemic Load
2.13
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
14.433478194734%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.89mg
Hesperetin
0.29mg
Apigenin
0.16mg
Luteolin
0.37mg
Isorhamnetin
0.83mg
Kaempferol
0.11mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
3.39mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:278.3kcal
13.92%
Fat:16.58g
25.51%
Saturated Fat:6.14g
38.36%
Carbohydrates:14.9g
4.97%
Net Carbohydrates:12.31g
4.48%
Sugar:4.45g
4.94%
Cholesterol:83.16mg
27.72%
Sodium:611.68mg
26.59%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:17.72g
35.44%
Vitamin B12:1.81µg
30.24%
Vitamin B3:5.78mg
28.88%
Selenium:19.01µg
27.16%
Manganese:0.49mg
24.72%
Zinc:3.64mg
24.25%
Phosphorus:193.81mg
19.38%
Iron:3.48mg
19.33%
Vitamin B6:0.35mg
17.73%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.58%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.39%
Potassium:499.46mg
14.27%
Copper:0.25mg
12.6%
Vitamin C:8.86mg
10.75%
Fiber:2.59g
10.35%
Magnesium:41.29mg
10.32%
Vitamin E:1.54mg
10.25%
Folate:38.54µg
9.63%
Vitamin B5:0.89mg
8.85%
Calcium:76.09mg
7.61%
Vitamin K:7.92µg
7.54%
Vitamin A:326.12IU
6.52%
Vitamin D:0.24µg
1.62%
Source:My Recipes