Keto Albondigas en Chipotle

Keto Albondigas en Chipotle is a flavorful Mexican meatball dish featuring tender meatballs simmered in a smoky chipotle sauce, perfect for a low-carb diet. This dish is not only satisfying but also bursting with authentic Mexican flavors.

Ingredients

• Ground beef - 300 grams
• Almond flour - 2 tablespoons
• Egg - 1 large
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce - 2 peppers, chopped
• Tomato sauce - 200 grams
• Chicken broth - 100 ml
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Avocado - 1, sliced (for serving)
• Lime - 1, cut into wedges (for serving)

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, almond flour, egg, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
2. Form the mixture into small meatballs, about the size of a golf ball.
3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 7-10 minutes.
4. In a separate bowl, mix together chopped chipotle peppers, tomato sauce, and chicken broth.
5. Once the meatballs are browned, pour the chipotle sauce over them in the skillet.
6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 10-15 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
7. Serve hot, garnished with avocado slices and lime wedges.

Nutrition

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 8 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for ketogenic diets.
• High in protein, which supports muscle repair and growth.

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