Mexican Meatballs

Romaine Wedge Salad with Tomatoes and Avocado
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Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Combine beef, mushrooms, onion, seasoning, and egg; shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  2. Cook meatballs 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. Remove meatballs from skillet; keep warm.
  3. Add tomatoes to skillet; bring to a boil, and simmer 15 minutes or until slightly thickened. Return meatballs to skillet; cover and simmer 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  4. Sprinkle meatballs with jalapeño and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp raw honey
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 3 romaine hearts, halved lengthwise
  • 4 Roma tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 2 avocados, diced

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Whisk together oil, vinegar, honey, garlic, and salt.
  2. Top each romaine half with tomato and avocado; drizzle with dressing.

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