Chipotle Meatballs Recipe
These Chipotle Meatballs feature a spicy and smoky flavor profile paired with creamy mashed sweet potatoes and fresh green beans. This hearty, low-carb meal combines ground beef meatballs seasoned with chipotle powder and warm spices, simmered in a tangy coconut aminos and balsamic vinegar sauce, served alongside buttery mashed sweet potatoes and steamed green beans for a balanced, comforting dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 to 16 meatballs, serves 4 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
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Mashed Sweet Potatoes
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- ½ tbsp butter or ghee
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ¼ cup almond milk, more if needed
- Salt to taste
Chipotle Meatballs
- 1 to 1.5 lb ground beef
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½–1 tsp chipotle powder (adjust based on spice preference)
- ½ tsp cumin
- Dash paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp almond flour
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
Sauce for Meatballs
- ¼ cup coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Dash chipotle powder
Green Beans
- ½ to 1 lb green beans
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook Sweet Potatoes: Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into large chunks. Add them to the boiling water and cook until easily pierced with a fork, about 25 minutes.
- Prepare Meatball Mixture: While the potatoes cook, combine ground beef, minced garlic, chipotle powder (½ to 1 tsp depending on spice preference), cumin, paprika, salt, almond flour, and 1 tbsp coconut aminos in a bowl. Mix well and form into 12 to 16 evenly sized meatballs.
- Cook Meatballs: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 3 minutes on one side. Flip each meatball and cook another 3 minutes on the other side.
- Add Sauce and Simmer: Flip the meatballs again and add ¼ cup coconut aminos, 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, and a dash of chipotle powder to the skillet. Stir to coat the meatballs evenly and cook for around 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 160°F.
- Drain and Mash Sweet Potatoes: Drain the cooked sweet potatoes using a strainer. Return the pot to the stove and add butter or ghee, minced garlic, and almond milk. Warm for about 2 minutes, then add the sweet potatoes back in and mash until smooth. Season with salt to taste.
- Cook Green Beans: Steam the green beans by your preferred method, such as microwaving, steaming in a pot, or sautéing in a skillet. Season with salt to taste and serve alongside meatballs and mashed sweet potatoes.
Notes
- Adjust chipotle powder quantity based on your preferred spice level, starting with ½ tsp for milder flavor.
- Green beans can be steamed or sautéed; microwaving is a quick and convenient option.
- Use almond milk as a dairy-free alternative to keep the dish lactose-free.
- Check the internal temperature of the meatballs with a meat thermometer to ensure they reach 160°F for safe consumption.
- Mashing sweet potatoes with a bit of butter and almond milk keeps them creamy without dairy.
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