Meatballs in Tomato Garlic Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Meatballs in Tomato Garlic Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 large onion, chopped fine
- 1 large green bell pepper, chopped fine
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds ground beef (not lean)
- 1/2 pound ground pork (not lean)
- 2/3 cup fine dry bread crumbs
- 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley leaves
- for sauce
- 4 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- a 33 1/2 ounce can whole tomatoes, including juice
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
Instructions
- In a 9-inch heavy well-seasoned skillet (preferably cast-iron) cook onion and bell pepper in 2 tablespoons oil over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened and cool mixture. In a large bowl combine well onion mixture, ground meat, bread crumbs, salt, nutmeg, and parsley. Form level tablespoons of mixture into balls (about 90). In skillet heat 1 tablespoon oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and brown meatballs in batches (about 16 at a time), shaking skillet frequently so that meatballs maintain their shape and adding remaining 3 tablespoons oil as necessary. Transfer meatballs with a slotted spoon as browned to a bowl.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Meatballs in Tomato Garlic Sauce recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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