Lamb and Avocado Meatballs

Lamb and avocado meatballs are extremely healthy, easy to prepare, and delicious!!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Servings: 4 people

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Calories: 300

1 pound ground lamb May use ground chicken or turkey.
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 small ripe avocado chopped Avocado is an optional ingredient, the meatballs are still yummy without the avocado.
1 tsp cumin
1 TB minced garlic
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper Cayenne pepper may be increased for more spicy meatballs or deleted if no spiciness is desired.
1 tsp turmeric Turmeric is rich in curcumin which may help to prevent cancer.
2 TB extra olive oil or Ghee
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup beef broth
1 TB fresh chopped herbs such as rosemary, parsley, or thyme
1/2 cup heavy cream Heavy cream is an optional ingredient. It will make the lamb meatballs more creamier, but does add calories.
3 TB shaved or shredded Parmesan cheese I like to purchase the large bag of shaved Parmesan cheese at Sam's Club to add pizzazz to my Keto meals.
1/2 tsp kosher salt

Mix the ground lamb, cheese, avocado, salt and spices together.
Form into small meatballs and place on a plate.
Saute in a pan with 2 TB olive oil or ghee until brown, about 3-4 minutes for each side. Do not overcook or meatballs will be dry and hard. Meatballs will have a chance to cook thoroughly in the beef broth.
Add 1/2 cup of dry white wine and let the wine evaporate for about 15 minutes ( there will be no alcohol content to the meatballs), but this step may be skipped.
Add 1 cup of beef broth and let simmer for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped herbs. May add 1/2 cup of heavy cream and let the cream thicken for 5 minutes. Serve with shaved Parmesan cheese