Avocado Stuffed Meatballs (Low Carb and Gluten-Free)

Avocado Stuffed Meatballs (Low Carb and Gluten-Free)

Inspired by, and adapted from TheHealthyFoodie

Ingredients

Makes 12 large meatballs

1 lb / 453 gr grass-fed organic lean ground beef

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 free-range organic egg

A handful fresh parsley leaves, chopped

A splash of Tabasco sauce

1 teaspoon fine grain sea salt

Ground black pepper to taste

½ avocado, peeled and cut into 12 cubes (I used Hass)

Directions

In a large bowl combine ground beef, garlic, egg, parsley, Tabasco, salt and pepper. Knead with your hands until well combined.

Scoop one heaping tablespoon of meat mixture and with dampened hands make the meatballs - placing one cube of avocado into the middle of the ball and delicately forming a smooth ball around the avocado. Repeat to form about all meatballs.

Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook in batches, turning frequently, for about 6 minutes until golden brown.

Alternatively you can bake the meatballs in the oven.

Preheat an oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly grease with olive oil. Bake for about 25 minutes, turning once, until golden brown.

Serve hot!