MEATBALL INGREDIENTS
2 LBS Grass-fed Ground Beef
1 ½ Teaspoons Himalayan Salt
½ Teaspoon Onion Powder
½ Cup Onion Finely Diced
2 Teaspoons Minced Garlic
½ Cup Almond Flour
2 Free Range Eggs
1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning
TOMATO SAUCE INGREDIENTS
28oz No-Sugar Added Crushed Tomatoes
28oz No-Sugar Added Diced Tomatoes
3 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
1 ½ Teaspoons Garlic Powder
1 ½ Teaspoons Himalayan Salt
1 Tablespoons Italian Seasoning
½ Large Onion Chopped
ASSEMBLY
- In a slow cooker combine crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic powder, salt, Italian seasoning, and onion. Mix well.
- In a large mixing bowl combine beef, salt, onion powder, onions, garlic, almond flour, eggs, and Italian seasoning. Mix well until eggs are fully combined.
- Form into meatballs about 1 ½ – 2” wide. Add each meatball to the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 10 hours.
- Freeze any leftover sauce for future use in any recipe that calls for tomato sauce.
SERVES 6
HEALTH BENEFITS
Free Range Eggs: They boost cognitive function and help neural processing within the brain. Twice as many omega 3 fatty acids and three times more vitamin E than caged chicken eggs.
Garlic: Can reduce high blood pressure, and it also contains antioxidants. Top food for gut health – it contains prebiotic fiber, plus it’s antiviral and antifungal.
Cracked Pepper: Increases the hydrochloric acid secretion in the stomach, which helps improve digestion.
Onions: Contain quercetin, which is a polyphenol compound that acts as an antioxidant. Quercetin is beneficial for scavenging free radicals in the body.
Grass-fed Beef: Does it really need to be grass-fed? YES. Grass-fed beef contains significantly more omega-3 fatty acids than grain-fed beef. The optimal ratio of omega 6 to omega 3 fatty acids should be 2:1. The Western Diet has excessive amounts of omega 6 fatty acids (resulting in a much higher 6 / 3 ratio) which can promote the onset of certain diseases like cancer, inflammation, and autoimmune diseases. Increased levels of Omega 3 fatty acids can show suppressive effects. The goal is to increase your omega 3’s by getting as close to the optimal 2:1 ratio. Your brain will thank you. PLUS, it contains more conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a type of fat that’s thought to reduce heart disease and cancer risk.
Himalayan Pink Salt: One of the cleanest salts you can find. As opposed to conventional table salt that is heavily processed which removes its beneficial minerals.
Almond Flour: An excellent gluten free option that is low in carbohydrates and high in fiber and protein.