Cilantro/Avocado Stuffed Meatballs

 

Cilantro/Avocado Stuffed Meatballs


Ingredients:

  • 1 POUND GRASS-FED BEEF

  • 1 EGG

  • 3 TABLESPOONS CHOPPED FRESH CILANTRO

  • 4 CLOVES GARLIC, MINCED

  • 1 TABLESPOON DIJON MUSTARD (CHECK LABEL FOR NO SUGAR)

  • 1/2 AVOCADO, CUT INTO SMALL CHUNKS

  • 1 TEASPOON SEA SALT

  • 1 TEASPOON FRESHLY GROUND BLACK PEPPER

  • 1 TEASPOON CUMIN

  • 1 TEASPOON RED CHILI PEPPER FLAKES (OPTIONAL)

  • COCONUT OIL FOR GREASING PAN


Directions:

1. PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 400 DEGREES. LIGHTLY GREASE A BAKING SHEET WITH COCONUT OIL

2. IN A MIXING BOWL, COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS EXCEPT AVOCADO AND MIX WELL.

3. USE HANDS TO FORM 8-12 MEATBALLS.

4. TO STUFF MEATBALLS, MAKE A HOLD IN THE CENTER, INSERT AVOCADO CUBE AND CLOSE UP HOLE! MAKE SURE AVOCADO IS COMPLETELY SURROUNDED BY THE MEAT MIXTURE. 5. PLACE MEATBALLS ON GREASED BAKING SHEET AND BAKE UNTIL COOKED THROUGH, ABOUT 12 MINUTES.