Carb wise italian stylebeef meatballs - Extra large standard

Carb-Wise: Italian-Style Beef Meatballs

with Walnuts & Charred Brussels Sprouts

600 cals

20 mins

Description

Something saucy this way comes! A swirl of smooth red tomato sets off these tasty plates featuring gorgeous ground beef balls. They’re all puffed up with airy panko crumbs and packed with a winning combo of garlic and grated Grana Padano cheese for the finest of fork-tender pleasures. Thinking carb-smart, you’ll round out the servings with pan-charred Brussels sprouts for green goodness and a topping of chopped walnuts for crunch.

Contains:

Eggs, Milk, Walnuts, Wheat

Ingredients

for 2 servings

(Double for 4 portions)

  • 250g Ground beef

  • 300g Brussels sprouts

  • 3 Garlic cloves

  • 30g Panko

  • 25g Chopped walnuts

  • 200ml Tomato sauce

  • 25g Grana Padano (contains rennet)

  • 8g Olive Branch spices (garlic, red bell pepper, dried black olives, basil, oregano, salt, parsley, lemon powder, sunflower oil, black pepper)

Nutrition

Total fat

34g

Saturated Fat

10g

Sodium

870mg

Total carbs

38g

Sugar

10g

Protein

41g

Fibres

10g

Recipe Instructions

Carb-Wise: Italian-Style Beef Meatballs - Step #1 Mise en place
Step 1: Mise en place
Remove the root ends of the Brussels sprouts; halve lengthwise (quarter if large). Grate the garlic. Roughly chop the walnuts.
Carb-Wise: Italian-Style Beef Meatballs - Step #2 Prepare the meatballs
Step 2: Prepare the meatballs
In a medium bowl, combine the beef, panko, ½ the garlic, ½ the cheese, ½ the spices and S&P. Form into 8 meatballs (double for 4 portions) about the size of a golf ball.
Carb-Wise: Italian-Style Beef Meatballs - Step #3 Cook the meatballs & make the sauce
Step 3: Cook the meatballs & make the sauce
In a medium pan, heat a drizzle of oil on medium-high. Add the meatballs and cook, partially covered, turning occasionally, 4 to 6 min., until partially cooked. Add the tomato sauce, remaining garlic, ½ cup water (double for 4 portions) and S&P. Cook, occasionally spooning the sauce over the meatballs, 5 to 7 min., until the meatballs* are cooked through and the sauce has slightly thickened. Add the remaining cheese and a pinch of salt; stir well.
Carb-Wise: Italian-Style Beef Meatballs - Step #4 Char the Brussels sprouts
Step 4: Char the Brussels sprouts
Meanwhile, in a large pan, heat a drizzle of oil on medium-high. Add the Brussels sprouts, cut-sides down, and char, 2 to 3 min., until beginning to brown. Reduce the heat to medium and add 2 tbsp water (double for 4 portions) and the remaining spices. Cook, partially covered, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 min., until crisp-tender.
Carb-Wise: Italian-Style Beef Meatballs - Step #5 Plate your dish
Step 5: Plate your dish
Divide the meatballs and Brussels sprouts between your plates. Spoon the sauce over the meatballs. Garnish the meatballs with the walnuts. Bon appétit!