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Chimichurri Pesto Meatballs

946 Kcal | 62g Protein | 75g Carbohydrates | 45g Fat
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Carb Rice
Protein Beef
Servings 4
Calorie 800< Calories

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs:

  • 2 lbs ground beef 93% lean
  • 3/4 cup bread crumbs
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tbsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tbsp paprika

For the Chimichurri:

  • 1 cup parsley
  • 2 tbsp oregano
  • 1 cluster garlic
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp water optional
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes

For the Sprouts:

  • 1.5 pounds brussels sprouts
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tbsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

For the rice:

  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice

Instructions
 

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line two large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Begin cooking rice according to your preferred method. I love my rice cooker!
    1 cup Jasmine Rice
  • In a food processor or blender, combine parsley, oregano, & garlic. Pulse a few times to break down the herbs. Do not pulverize- as weird as it is may sound, you want it to remain slightly chunky.
    1 cup parsley, 2 tbsp oregano, 1 cluster garlic
  • Stir in oil, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, & red pepper flakes. If sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon or two of water to thin it out.
    1/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 1 tbsp water, 3/4 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • Chop brussels sprouts into halves. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped sprouts with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, olive oil, red wine vinegar, black pepper, & red pepper flakes. Evenly mix, then spread over one of the large baking sheets.
    1 tbsp garlic powder, 1/2 tbsp onion powder, 1/2 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • In a large bowl, mix 1/4 cup of the prepared chimichurri sauce with the bread crumbs, lean ground beef, eggs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, & paprika. Mix well with your hands until the mixture is completely combined.
    2 lbs ground beef, 3/4 cup bread crumbs, 2 large eggs, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, 1/2 tbsp garlic powder, 1/2 tbsp onion powder, 1/2 tbsp paprika
  • Roll the meat mixture into 1 ½ inch balls (about 2 tablespoons each) and place on the baking sheet. You will make around 32 meatballs.
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Turn the oven to broil and cook for 5 more minutes until the meatballs are browned and have reached an internal temperature of 165°F. Discard any fat that leaked out of the meatballs, then remove from the oven.
  • Broil the sprouts for a few minutes, until desired crispiness has been achieved. Be CAREFUL here... the sprouts will burn incredibly fast is your are not on top of this.
  • Separate the meatballs & sprouts into 4 separate servings, topping with remaining chimichurri sauce. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 946kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 62gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 24gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 240mgSodium: 3167mgPotassium: 1748mgFiber: 11gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 3808IUVitamin C: 165mgCalcium: 242mgIron: 12mg
Keyword Easy chimichurri recipes with beef, High-protein chimichurri pesto meatballs for meal prep, High-protein meatball recipe
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