Mexican Meatballs

Spicy Pineapple Slaw
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Ingredients

  • 2 lb ground beef
  • 1 (8-oz) pkg sliced mushrooms, finely chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp Southwest seasoning
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 (14.5-oz) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 limes, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. Combine ground beef, mushrooms, onion, seasoning and egg; shape into 1-inch meatballs.
  2. Cook in hot oil in a large, deep nonstick skillet over medium heat 4 minutes or until browned and no longer pink in centers, stirring often.
  3. Remove from skillet; keep warm.
  4. Add tomatoes to skillet; bring to a boil, and simmer 15 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  5. Return meatballs to skillet; cover and simmer 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  6. Sprinkle with jalapeño and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 (10-oz) pkg angel hair coleslaw mix
  • 1 (8-oz) can pineapple tidbits in juice, drained
  • ⅓ cup chopped green onions
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Toss together all ingredients in a large bowl.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6

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