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Oven Meatballs with Chili Sauce and Mashed Potatoes

Oven-baked meatballs in chili sauce served with mashed potatoes.

Serving size
Makes about 12 meatballs

Ingredients

  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 onion (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs (gluten free)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1/2 Tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 cup Chili sauce (of choice; Dr. Mindy Pelz Keto Chili Sauce from Eat Like a Girl recommended)
  • handful parsley (fresh, chopped)
  • 2 potatoes (large Idaho; peeled and cubed in large chunks)
  • 1 cube garlic (frozen)
  • 2 cloves garlic (fresh, minced)
  • 3/4 stick unsalted butter
  • splash milk or heavy cream
  • salt and pepper (to taste)

Method

  1. 1

    Boil a pot of water filled enough to cover the chopped potatoes.

  2. 2

    Once boiling, add some salt and the potatoes, and cook about 15 min or until fork tender.

  3. 3

    Drain and place potatoes into a mixing bowl along with the butter, garlic, and plenty of salt & pepper.

  4. 4

    Add a splash of milk or cream as you mix with a hand mixer, adding more milk as needed.

  5. 5

    Keep warm with a lid or towel over the bowl until meatballs are ready.

  6. 6

    Preheat Oven to 375.

  7. 7

    Heat the olive oil in a small skillet, and cook the onion and garlic until tender.

  8. 8

    Let cool slightly.

  9. 9

    Start heating the chili sauce in a separate pan on low.

  10. 10

    Add all ingredients except the chili sauce, into a large bowl and mix well.

  11. 11

    Shape into walnut sized meatballs.

  12. 12

    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the meatballs in rows, and bake at 375 for about 20 minutes or until cooked throughout.

  13. 13

    Pour a good amount of heated chili sauce in a serving dish and place the meatballs on top.

  14. 14

    Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired.

  15. 15

    Serve with the potatoes.

  16. 16

    Enjoy!