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Meatballs Over Garlic Cauliflower Mash
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4
Ingredients
For the meatballs:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- 1 egg beaten
- 1/2 onion finely diced
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
For the cauliflower mash:
- 1 cauliflower head
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp ghee
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
For the meatballs:
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Pre-heat oven 400°F.
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Mix all ingredients but marinara sauce and parsley in a bowl.
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Form golfball size meatballs. You'll get about 12-15 meatballs.
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Place meatballs on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Does not have to be cooked through.
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Place marinara sauce in a pot, season to taste and bring to a simmer.
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Place meatballs in marinara sauce and simmer for about 10-15 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.
For the cauliflower mash:
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Chop cauliflower into large florets.
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Season cauliflower with salt, steam for 12-15 minutes or until fork tender with garlic cloves.
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Transfer cooked cauliflower into a blender, add ghee, and black pepper. (More salt if needed)
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Blend until smooth and creamy.
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Serve meatballs over cauliflower mash. Garnish with parsley.