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Ingredients
- Paleo Meatballs with Eggplant (serves 2)
- 350 grams ground lean beef
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon bacon grease
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 32-ounce can whole, peeled tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon bacon grease
- 3 smallish eggplants, diced
- salt
- red pepper flakes or Parmesan cheese (the not-paleo choice for anyone not-paleo in your house), for serving (optional)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 835g | |
| Calories 1162 | |
| Calories from Fat 739 | 64% |
| Total Fat 82.07g | 103% |
| Saturated Fat 32.06g | 128% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 444mg | 148% |
| Sodium 827mg | 34% |
| Potassium 2013mg | 58% |
| Total Carbs 33.23g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.4g | 25% |
| Sugars 18.68g | 12% |
| Protein 72.0g | 115% |
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