If you’re looking for a nutritious, high-protein meal that’s easy to prepare and perfect for meal prep, Holly’s Beef Meatballs with FODMAP-Friendly Tomato Basil Sauce is the answer. These meatballs are extra lean, packed with protein, and something your entire family can enjoy. I like to prep my meals on Sunday afternoons, setting myself up for success during extremely busy work weeks. By doing this, I avoid the kitchen chaos Monday through Friday.

Nutritional Information per Serving (Makes 6 Servings):

  • Protein: 33g
  • Carbs: 15g
  • Fat: 7g

Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

  • 874g (2 pkts) 96% Fat-Free Ground Beef
  • 6 wedges Light Laughing Cow Cheese
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Pepper (to taste)

For the Sauce:

  • 794g Canned Diced Tomatoes
  • 180g Canned Tomato Paste
  • 15g Fresh Basil Leaves
  • 5g Sucralose Powder
  • Salt & Pepper (to taste)
  • Chili Flakes (optional, for a spicy kick)
  • Reduced Fat Parmesan Cheese (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preparing the Meatballs:

  1. Season the Beef: In a large bowl, season the ground beef with salt and pepper to taste. Weigh out your beef and divide the mixture evenly by the number of meatballs you want to make. For this recipe, I used 874g of beef, making 20 meatballs, each weighing 43g.
  2. Shape the Meatballs: Roll the ground beef into balls. Press your fingertip or knuckle gently into each ball to create a space for the cheese.
  3. Stuff with Cheese: Roughly divide each Laughing Cow cheese wedge into three portions. Stuff each meatball with cheese and then roll them back into a ball shape.
  4. Cook the Meatballs: Lightly spray a non-stick frying pan with oil and heat over moderate heat. Cook the meatballs for approximately 10 minutes, turning once or twice to ensure all sides are cooked evenly.

Preparing the Tomato Basil Sauce:

  1. Blend the Ingredients: Combine the canned diced tomatoes, tomato paste, basil leaves, sucralose powder, salt, pepper, and chili flakes (if using) in a food processor. Blend for about 10 seconds until smooth.
  2. Portion the Sauce: Weigh the total sauce and divide it evenly into six portions to accompany your meatballs.

Final Assembly:

  1. Divide and Store: Once the meatballs are cooked, divide them evenly into six containers, placing three meatballs in each. Add the sauce to each container.
  2. Serve and Enjoy: Serve the meatballs with your choice of Shirataki spaghetti, penne, zucchini noodles, or pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Note: Macros include one packet of Pasta Zero Spaghetti Shirataki Noodles, adding 4g of carbs.

By following this recipe, you can enjoy a delicious, protein-packed meal that’s both healthy and convenient. Perfect for meal prepping, these meatballs ensure you have nutritious meals ready to go during your busy week. Happy cooking!