Protein Upgrade | Italian Braised ORGANIC Beef & Ricotta Meatballs
with Baby Greens Salad
Cooking time
25 minutes
Servings
2/4
Calories
740 /serving
A good winter braise will raise your winter spirits. Jammed with protein from organic beef and ricotta cheese, these keto meatballs simmer to fork-tender in a rich tomato sauce. Turn them out into bowls for serving alongside a radish and baby greens salad.
We will send you:
- 340g Organic lean ground beef (raised without antibiotics by Canadian farmers)
- 15ml Minced garlic
- 50g Diced onions
- 100g Radishes
- 90g Baby greens (lettuce mix, baby spinach, kale or arugula)
- 400ml Tomatoes (canned)
- 30ml Balsamic vinegar
- 60g Ricotta
- 5g Olive Branch spices (garlic, red pepper bell, dried black olives, basil, oregano, salt, parsley, lemon powder (maltodextrin, lemon puree, citric acid, sugar, lemon juice), canola oil, black pepper, cellulose fiber (anti-caking agent))
Contains: Eggs • Milk • Sulphites
You will need:
Large pan
Oil
Salt & pepper (S&P)
Whisk
1 or 2 Eggs
Olive oil
Total Fat
50 g
Saturated Fat
16 g
Sodium
710 mg
Total Carb
28 g
Sugars
16 g
Protein
44 g
Fibre
6 g
Preparation
Make the sauce
- In a large pan, heat a drizzle of oil on medium-high.
- Add ½ the garlic, ⅔ of the onions and ½ the spices. Sauté, 1 to 2 min., until fragrant.
- Add the canned tomatoes and ½ cup water (double for 4 portions); bring to a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 min., until slightly reduced.
Prepare the meatballs
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the beef, ricotta, remaining onions, garlic and spices, 1 egg (double for 4 portions) and S&P.
- Form into 10 meatballs (double for 4 portions).
Cook the meatballs
- To the pan, add the meatballs* and cook, partially covered, stirring occasionally, 10 to 12 min., until cooked through.
- If the sauce seems dry, gradually add up to ½ cup water until you achieve your desired consistency.
Make the salad
- Meanwhile, thinly slice the radishes.
- In a large bowl, whisk the vinegar, 2 tbsp olive oil (double for 4 portions) and S&P.
- Add the radishes and baby greens; toss well.
Plate your dish
- Divide the meatballs and sauce between your bowls.
- Serve the salad on the side. Bon appétit!
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*Health Canada recommends cooking ground beef to a minimum internal temperature of 71°C.
