Description
Nutrient-dense, kid-friendly lamb meatballs.
Ingredients
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Meatballs:
- 2 lbs. ground lamb
- 1 pastured egg
- 1/4 c. quick oats
- 1/4 c. milk or milk substitute
- 2 tsp. desiccated liver
- 1/4 c. non-fortified nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp. unrefined sea salt (Use the code kitchenstewardship for 15% off of your first purchase)
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. dried parsley
- 1 tsp. greens powder (optional)
- 1 Tbs. olive oil (use the code STEWARDSHIP for 10% off at that site!), avocado oil, tallow, or lard for cooking
Sauce:
- 1 c. lamb, beef, or chicken bone broth
- 1/2 c. milk or milk substitute
- 1/2 tsp. unrefined sea salt
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine all of the meatball ingredients and mix well with hands.
- Form into 1 1/2″ balls.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the oil, and brown the meatballs in the hot skillet, turning every few minutes until brown on all sides.
- Add the sauce ingredients, bring to a boil, and simmer until thickened and reduced, about 10 minutes.
- Serve plain or over rice, noodles, potatoes, or root veggies.
Notes
- Any ground meat will work in place of or combined with the lamb.
- Adjust herbs/spices to your liking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 meatballs
- Calories: 397
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 643mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 176mg