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California Country Meatballs and Peppers

 

25

Yield

4

servings

Prep

30

min

Cook

30

min

Ready

60

min

Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber, Low Carb
 

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large sweet red bell peppers
cored,, seeded and cut into thin, strips
1 large green bell peppers
cored, seeded and cut into thin strips
1 large sweet yellow bell peppers
cored, seeded, and cut into thin strips
*
1 large onions
cut into wedges
pound ground beef
pound ground pork
pound ground veal
*
1 each eggs
large
¼ cup bread cubes, dry
fine
*
¼ cup parsley leaves
fresh, chopped
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
crushed
1 ¼ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
*
½ cup black olives
halved
*

Directions

In 12 inch skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoone olive oil; add red, green and yellow peppers and onion; cook about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until tender.

Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine meat, egg, bread crumbs, parsley, fennel seeds, ¼ teaspoon salt and black pepper. Using hands or wooden spoon, blend well.

Shape mixture into 1¼ inch balls. Using slotted spoon, remove vegetables from skillet to bowl; keep warm.

To skillet, add remaining 2 tablespoons oil; heat over medium-high heat. Add meatballs; cook about 15 minutes, turning frequently until well browned on all sides and cooked through.

Return peppers to skillet, along with olives and remaining ½ teaspoon salt.

Cook about 1 minute longer, stirring until well mixed and heated through.

Makes 4 servings.

 

* not incl. in nutrient facts

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 222g (7.8 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 34366% of calories from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 39%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 115mg 38%
Sodium 818mg 34%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Sugars g
Protein 43g
Vitamin A 36% Vitamin C 156%
Calcium 5% Iron 14%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?

 

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