Will ground beef work for the meatballs?

Yes. Ground beef, chicken or turkey all work great for these meatballs. Just make sure that if you are following a PSMF diet that you use only lean ground meat.

How should you serve these PSMF enchilada meatballs?

To keep this recipe protein-sparing modified fasting friendly, I suggest serving it over a bed of cauliflower rice . You could also serve them alongside Black Soybeans

Is enchilada sauce spicy?

Red enchilada sauce can be mild or spicy. Generally it will say on the can or package if you are buying it at the store. If you’re making homemade enchilada sauce you can always adjust the heat to suite your taste.

Can I use a different type of sauce?

Yes. You can use red or green enchilada sauce or even taco or salsa instead.

Easy PSMF Enchilada Meatballs - Keto Version Included

Ingredients

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Cooking Spray (or 1 tablespoon of olive oil for keto)
1 pound lean ground turkey or chicken (80% lean for keto)
3 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or cream cheese for keto)
1/4 cup egg white (or 1 whole egg for keto)
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
1 1/4 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Fresh ground black pepper to taste
15 ounce can red enchilada sauce (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup salsa
3/4 cup shredded fat free Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese (or regular cheese for keto)
Chopped green onions and cilantro for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350° F.
In a large bowl whisk together the greeen onion, kraft grated cheese, egg whties, cilantro, hot sauce, spices, salt and pepper. Add in the ground chicken or turkey and use your hands to combine everything together. Use a cookie scoop or measuring spoon to form tablespoon sized meatballs and place them on a plate.
Spray an oven-safe skillet with cooking spray (or add olive oil to a large skillet) and heat over medium to medium-high heat. Place the meatballs in a single layer in the skillet. Cook for approximately 3 minutes on one side or until they release and then flip them over and cook for another 2 minutes. The meatballs won't be cooked through at this point.
Remove the meatballs from the skillet and onto a plate. Pour the enchilada sauce along with 1/4 cup of salsa into the skillet and stir it together scraping up any brown bits stuck to the bottom of the pan.
Place the meatballs back into the skillet and spoon some of the sauce over the top of them. Sprinkle the cheese (if using) over the meatballs then place the skillet in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the meatballs are cooked through.
Remove from the oven and top with sliced green onions and cilantro if desired.

Notes

Below is the nutritional value per meatball including sauce and fat-free cheese
For 4 servings following the PSMF recipe, each serving has 209 calories, 6 grams of fat, 2 grams of sugar and 31 grams of protein
For 4 servings following the Keto recipe, each serving has 538 calories, 41 grams of fat, 2.6 grams of sugar and 33 grams of protein

Author: Cat

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 meatball in sauce
Calories: 52
Sugar: 0.5
Fat: 1.5
Carbohydrates: 1.5
Fiber: 0.2
Protein: 7.7