Macro Friendly Sweet n Sour MB’s

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Macro Friendly Sweet n Sour MB’s

Recipe Makes 5 Servings. Each Serving Is:

Cals

495

Protein

30g

Carbs

60g

Fat

15g

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg 500 g extra lean ground beef
  • 1/4 c. panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg, whisked
  • 1/2 tsp each of garlic powder, onion powder
  • Salt & pepper
  • 2 c. bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 c. onion, chopped
  • 1 c. celery, chopped
  • 3-4 c. cooked basmati rice

Sweet n Sour Sauce

  • 1/2 c. ketchup
  • Juice of 2 medium oranges
  • 3 Tbsp soy sauce or vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp each of garlic & ginger
  • 1 Tbsp of corn starch in 1-2 Tbsp warm water (slurry)

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the beef, breadcrumbs, one whisked egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper and form into equal sized meatballs.
  2. In a large frying pan, over medium-to-high heat, fry the meatballs until about 75% cooked through and browned all around.
  3. In a small bowl or mason jar, combine all of the sauce ingredients, except the corn starch. In a small glass combine the corn starch and a bit of warm water and mix until the corn starch is fully dissolved, then add it to the sauce.
  4. Combine all ingredients, except for the rice, in a slow cooker and set to high for 2-2.5 hours. Alternatively, you could use an Instant Pot set to pressure cook on manual for 8-9 minutes.
  5. Make rice as per package directions.
  6. Enjoy!

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