Basil Mushroom Grass-Fed Ground Beef Meatballs

Servings: about 15 meatballs
Preparation Time: about 30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 pound grass-fed beef, ground
• 1 egg
• 3/4 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped finely
• 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed through garlic press
• small handful fresh basil, minced finely (about 1 tablespoon minced)
• 1 teaspoon Himalayan Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Directions:

Mix all ingredients together except coconut oil. Form into meatballs.

Heat the skillet and add coconut oil. Brown the meatballs in coconut oil on medium-high heat.

Place the browned meatballs in a baking dish. Bake at 425 degrees F for about 15 minutes or until done.

Enjoy plain or serve with your favorite red sauce.

Recipe by Lynelle. Image by Orissa. Submit your recipes and photos here.

Savory Meat and Cabbage Curry

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2–4

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 pound ground beef, lamb or bison
• 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon Himalayan Pink Salt
• black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 medium cabbage, shredded or thinly sliced

Directions:

Heat the coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Sauté the onions until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the meat and sauté until browned. Add the curry powder, salt, black pepper to taste and mix well. Add the cabbage, mixing well.

Cover the skillet and cook until cabbage softens, 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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