Mexican Meatballs

Marilee Wellersdick sends this easy, South-of-the-Border skillet meal.

YIELD: 4 servings, each with 15 grams of carbohydrates and 3 grams of fiber, for a total of 12 grams of usable carbs and 24 grams of protein.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
• 2 eggs
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon sa It
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) cut or crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Mix together the ground beef, eggs, half of the onion, two-thirds of the garlic, coriander, and salt. Shape the mixture into 2-inch balls.
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the meatballs and brown them. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, the remaining half of the onion, the remaining third of the garlic, chili powder, and cumin to the skillet. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 45 minutes.