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jamaican jerk meatballs

Jamaican Jerk Meatballs

711 Kcal | 59g Protein | 76g Carbohydrates | 18g Fat
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Carb Grains
Protein Beef
Servings 4
Calorie 600-800 Calories

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs:

  • 2 lbs ground beef 93% lean
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp allspice
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 green onions finely chopped

For the Pineapple Salsa:

  • 1 ½ cups fresh pineapple diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • ½ red onion finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño finely diced (optional for heat)
  • 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt to taste

For the Coconut Rice:

  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions
 

Make the Meatballs:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, allspice, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried thyme, cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, and green onions. Mix until well combined.
    2 lbs ground beef, 1 cup breadcrumbs, 1 egg, 1 tsp allspice, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, ½ tsp cayenne pepper, ½ tsp dried thyme, ½ tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp ground ginger, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp honey, 2 green onions, ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • Roll into 1.5-inch meatballs and place on a greased baking sheet.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes (or air fry for 12-15 minutes) until cooked through and slightly charred.

Cook the Coconut Rice:

  • Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear.
  • Cook Jasmine rice with 1 tbsp coconut oil & added salt according to your preferred method. I love my rice cooker!
    1 cup jasmine rice, 1 tbsp coconut oil, ½ tsp salt

Prepare the Pineapple Salsa:

  • In a bowl, mix together diced pineapple, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice.
    1 ½ cups fresh pineapple, 1 red bell pepper, ½ red onion, 1 jalapeño, 2 tbsp cilantro, Juice of 1 lime, Salt to taste
  • Season with salt to taste and let it sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Assemble & Serve:

  • Divide coconut rice into meal prep containers.
  • Top with Jamaican jerk meatballs.
  • Spoon pineapple salsa over the top or on the side.
  • Garnish with extra cilantro or lime wedges if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 711kcalCarbohydrates: 76gProtein: 59gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 182mgSodium: 2202mgPotassium: 1182mgFiber: 5gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 2352IUVitamin C: 72mgCalcium: 126mgIron: 9mg
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