SWEET CHILI GARLIC MEATBALLS

SWEET CHILI GARLIC MEATBALLS

BY Carolyn Ketchum

INGREDIENTS:

CHILI GARLIC SAUCE

¼ medium red pepper, coarsely chopped
2 dried Thai chilis, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup water
6 tbsp Swerve Confectioners
2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp fresh grated ginger
1/4 tsp xanthan gum

MEATBALLS

1 lb ground beef (can sub ground chicken, turkey, or pork)
¼ cup almond flour
1 green onion, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
1 tsp salt
¾ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp pepper
¼ tsp red pepper flakes
1 large egg

NUTRITIONAL FACTS:

Servings: 6

Calories: 160

Total Fat: 7g

Cholesterol: 80mg

Sodium: 570mg

Total Carbs: 13g

Dietary Fiber: 1g

Sugar: 1g

Protein: 19g

DIRECTIONS:

CHILI GARLIC SAUCE

Step 1

Combine the pepper, chilis, water, Swerve, garlic, vinegar, fish sauce and ginger in a blender, and blend until mostly smooth. Transfer to a saucepan set over medium heat. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat. Simmer 3 minutes. Whisk in the xanthan gum to combine. Let cool.

MEATBALLS

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375F and line a large baking sheet with parchment or tinfoil.

Step 2
In a large boil, combine the beef, almond flour, green onion, salt, garlic, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix with your hands. Add the egg and mix until well combined.

Step 3
Roll the mixture into 1 inch balls and place on the baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes, then remove from the oven and brush about half of the sauce over them. Bake another 5 minutes.

Step 4
Serve with the remaining sauce for dipping.