Easy Miso Meatballs

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Ingredients

227 gm	Beef, ground (or turkey, pork, chicken, lamb(8 ounces))
1 tbsp minced	Ginger root (heaping Tablespoon; grated)
1 clove(s)	Garlic (minced)
1 tsp	Coconut aminos, Coconut Secret
1/2 tbsp	Sesame oil
1 tbsp	Miso paste (red or white)
1/2 tsp	Chili powder (or red pepper flakes)
1/4 cup	Green onion (sliced)

Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. Shape between your hands into meatballs about 1 Tablespoon in size. (I scoop with a Tablespoon.)
To bake: Place on parchment- or foil-lined baking sheet. Bake on 475 for 15-18 minutes.
To fry: Add to hot pan (no oil needed) on stove and fry bottom until a bit crispy, then turn over and add 2 Tablespoons of water to the pan. Cover and steam for another 4-6 minutes until water has evaporated.
*Regardless of the method, I ALWAYS check one meatball to ensure it is cooked all the way. So be sure to check before digging in!
Note: I’ve made these both baked and fried, and have no real preference. I like the crisp exterior of frying, but it’s hard to beat the convenience of tossing a big batch in the oven!

Calories 49

Calories from fat 36

Calories from saturated fat 13.7

Total Fat 4.0 g

Saturated Fat 1.5 g

Trans Fat 0.1 g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3 g

Monounsaturated Fat 1.8 g

Cholesterol 9.4 mg

Sodium 73 mg

Potassium 43 mg

Total Carbohydrate 0.7 g

Dietary Fiber 0.1 g

Sugars 0.3 g

Protein 2.5 g

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