Serves 12
Ingredients
- 1 leek stalk, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/3 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 3 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- Shredded Parmesan
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Combine the ground beef, garlic powder, dried oregano, onion powder, mustard powder, salt, and pepper.
- Scoop the meat mixture into a ball.
- Place meatballs on a baking sheet and bake in oven for 12 – 15 minutes.
- Sauté the sliced leek in olive oil on medium-high heat for 4 – 5 minutes
- Pour the sautéed leek from the saucepan into a blender an add diced tomatoes (with juice), fresh basil, and coconut milk. For a chunkier texture, pulse and for a creamy texture, blending on medium to high setting.
- Pour the tomato basil bisque back into the saucepan and let simmer on low., just to warm throughout.
- Once the meatballs are finished cooking, add to the bisque sauce.
- Serve with fresh grated parmesan.
Tip: Opt for no added sugar when using canned diced tomatoes.