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Taco Meatballs with Cheddar (South Beach Phase 1 ) | dietplan-101.com

Taco meatballs are made with lean ground pork or beef, stuffed with cheddar cheese cut into cubes. Meatballs are simple to make and always a hit. These Low Carb Taco meatballs are perfect for any gathering or party.

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This recipe yields 36 meatballs.

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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 lb (680 g) lean ground pork (or beef) (92/8)
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 4 tbsps chopped green onion
  • 0.6 oz (17 g) Taco Bell taco seasoning mix (Mrs. Dash, Ortega, etc.)
  • 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
  • 36 pcs (1/2″ cubes) cheddar cheese (3.5 oz/100 g)
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Instructions:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F/220°C.
  • Combine all ingredients together (EXCEPT cheddar cheese) in a mixing bowl and mix well.
  • Wrap each cheese cube with 1 tablespoon of meat to form a meatball.
  • Arrange the meatballs on a non-stick cookie sheet (or spray with cooking spray) and bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked.

Taco Meatballs with Cheddar (South Beach Phase 1 Recipe)

Taco meatballs are made with lean ground pork or beef, stuffed with cheddar cheese cut into cubes. Meatballs are simple to make and always a hit. 
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 36 meatballs
Calories 26 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1.5 lb lean ground pork (or beef) (92/8)
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 4 tbsps chopped green onion
  • 0.6 oz Taco Bell taco seasoning mix (Mrs. Dash, Ortega, etc.)
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 36 pcs 1/2″ cubes cheddar cheese (3.5 oz/100 g)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F/220°C.
  • Combine all ingredients together (EXCEPT cheddar cheese) in a mixing bowl and mix well.
  • Wrap each cheese cube with 1 tablespoon of meat to form a meatball.
  • Arrange the meatballs on a non-stick cookie sheet (or spray with cooking spray) and bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked.

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Notes

This recipe yields 36 meatballs.
Each serving is 1 meatball. 
The nutritional value for reference is for 1 serving 

Nutrition

Calories: 26kcalCarbohydrates: 0.4gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 57mgPotassium: 46mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 75IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword cheddar, meatball, south beach, south beach diet, taco
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