This low carb mexican zucchini and ground beef recipe is a simple dish made with low cost ingredients.
Simple Meatballs With Zoodles
These stuffed zukes are as fun to eat as they are.
Recipe Summary Simple Meatballs With Zoodles
Meatballs are one of those foods that really remind me of childhood. Spaghetti and meatballs are definitely one of those 'comfort foods.' Try this simple recipe for your next family dinner or make 1/2 the batch and save the leftovers if you are eating solo. Pour your meatballs and sauce over spiralized zucchini noodles for an ideal paleo meal.Ingredients | Healthy Recipes With Ground Beef And Zucchini
1 pound ground beef
¼ white onion, chopped
1 ½ teaspoons garlic salt
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 zucchini
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon oil, or as needed
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Combine ground beef, onion, garlic salt, salt, and pepper in a bowl; mix well. Shape into 1 1/2-inch balls. Arrange meatballs in a glass baking pan.
Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are browned, about 20 minutes.
Cut zucchini into noodle shapes with a spiralizer.
Heat tomato sauce in a saucepan over medium heat; add meatballs. Reduce heat to low. Cook, covered, until sauce and meatballs are evenly warmed, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; keep covered.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until tender but firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Transfer zucchini to a serving plate; top with tomato sauce and meatballs.
I use grass-fed beef.
Substitute pasta sauce for the tomato sauce if desired.
Info | Healthy Recipes With Ground Beef And Zucchini
prep:
15 mins
cook:
30 mins
total:
45 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
