Buffalo (or ground turkey) Meatball Stew
Soup
55 minutes
4 servings
Overview
Buffalo meat is considered amongst the leanest varieties and is a good choice when you are entering Phase One of your Restart Series: Detox Program. Alternatively, you can use grass-fed beef, ground turkey or chicken.
Using shredded cauliflower as "rice" makes this soup more filling than just the meat and veggies alone. Phase One-Repair
Ingredients
1 pound(s) grass fed ground bison or beef, or free range turkey or chicken
2 tablespoon(s) dried basil, divided
1 teaspoon(s) onion powder
1 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
1 tablespoon(s) coconut oil
1 small onion, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, thinly sliced
6 cup(s) organic beef or chicken broth, low sodium
1 bunch greens: spinach, chard, or kale (cleaned and de-stemmed)
1 head of cauliflower
Steps
1. In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, 1 tsp basil, garlic powder, and onion powder. Form into mini meatballs. Makes about 26-30, 1 inch meatballs.
2. In a large pot, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium-high heat. Sauté onions, carrots, and garlic for 6-7 minutes.
3. In the meanwhile, you can brown the meatballs on a skillet on the stove on medium heat with a little coconut oil, until they are brown on the outside 6-7 minutes, turning frequently. (If you are pressed for time, you may skip the browning step).
4. To the sauteed vegetables, add the broth and remaining basil. Bring the broth to a boil, then add meatballs. Allow broth to come back to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Let cook for around 5 minutes, then add your greens. Cook another 5 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.
5. Cauliflower Rice: Use only 1/4 of the head of cauliflower. Rinse and cut off end of stem. Shred the rest in your food processor with the tiny shredding side of the blade. If you don't have a food processor, cut into "rice" sized pieces.
6. Add the "cauliflower rice" and kale/spinach and simmer until the cauliflower rice is tender and the greens have wilted. Season with unrefined salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!