BACK TO RESULTS \\ Diet & Nutrition Recipes Turkey and Beef Meatballs

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground chuck beef
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon Mrs. Dash® Onion and Herb seasoning blend
  • 1 cup freshly grated soft bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Line 2 baking sheets with foil or parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef and turkey with dry ingredients; set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the broth, egg and Worcestershire sauce.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the meat mixture and mix well.
  5. Roll into 1″ meatballs and place on baking sheets.
  6. Bake at 30 minutes turning once halfway through baking.
  7. Eat meatballs plain or top with your favorite kidney-friendly sauce.

Helpful hints

  • Make ahead and freeze for a quick meal later.
  • Compare sodium on broth and buy the lower sodium brand. Avoid broth that contains potassium chloride.

Submitted by:

DaVita renal dietitian Patty from Ohio.

Nutrients per serving

Calories

175

Protein

16

g

Carbohydrates

3

g

Fat

11

g

Cholesterol

69

mg

Sodium

120

mg

Potassium

236

mg

Phosphorus

142

mg

Calcium

18

mg

Fiber

0.1

g

Added Sugar

g

Kidney and kidney diabetic food choices

2 meat

Carbohydrate choices

0

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