the northeast ginger

If you’re anything like me, then you’re definitely tired of the same old same old for dinner; I get bored very easily.

I wanted to create a dinner recipe that would be somewhat unique, super flavorful and would leave me with easy-to-reheat leftovers. Skewers are perfect for leftovers, easy to cook and fairly quick prep.

These flavors all pair extremely well together, so I would not suggest making swaps or skipping the sauce – they all need each other.

These are also grain free, gluten free and primal.

JAMAICAN JERK MEATBALLS WITH A CREAMY SALSA VERDE SAUCE

Serves 2 people

Ingredients:

For the Meatballs:

-1 lb. ground beef

-1 egg

-1/2 tsp. paprika

-1/2 tsp. pepper

-1/2 tsp. salt

-1/2 tsp. cumin

-1/2 tsp. nutmeg

-1/2 tsp. allspice

-1/2 tsp. thyme

-1/2 tsp. dried parsley

-1/2 tsp. garlic powder

-1/2 tsp. onion powder

-1/4 tsp. cinnamon

-1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes

-1/4 tsp. cayenne powder

-1 tbsp. coconut flour

For the Sauce:

-1/2 lime, juiced

-3 tbsp. olive oil

-1/4 tsp. garlic powder

-28 oz. can of tomatillos

-1 jalapeño, stem removed

-1/4 cup full fat plain Greek yogurt

-1/4 tsp. salt

-1/4 tsp. pepper

-handful of cilantro

You’ll also need:

-Skewers

-1 tbsp. butter

-1 green pepper, cut into cubes

-1 cup pineapple chunks

Directions:

This is kind of a choose-your-own-adventure recipe. Meaning, at step 3, you’ll skip down to the cooking method you plan to use.

Step 1: In a medium mixing bowl, add meatball ingredients and mix thoroughly. I suggest using your (clean) hands to do so. Form meat into 1.5″ balls.

Step 2: Chop your green pepper and pineapple in large chunks.

Step 3: IF YOU’RE USING THE NINJA FOODIE AIR FRYER

Preheat air fryer to 375 degrees on the bake setting.

Assemble your skewers with 2-3 balls, pineapple and green pepper chunks.

Arrange the skewers on the metal rack in the air fryer, making sure not to pile one on top of the other. Cook for 8 minutes.

Afterwards, up the heat to 400 degrees and switch to the air crisp setting. Allow to cook for another 3 minutes.

Step 3: IF YOU’RE USING A GRILL

Turn your grill on to a medium-high flame.

Assemble your skewers with 2-3 balls, pineapple and green pepper chunks.

Arrange the skewers in a single layer on the grill. Cook for 4 minutes, flip, and cook for an additional 4 minutes.

Step 3: IF YOU’RE USING A CAST IRON PAN

Place your cast iron pan over a medium flame and melt 1 tbsp. butter.

Assemble your skewers with 2-3 balls, pineapple and green pepper chunks.

Arrange the skewers in a single layer on the grill. Cook for 4-6 minutes, flip, and cook for an additional 4-6 minutes.

Step 4: Prepare your sauce.

In a blender or food processor, mix ingredients together and blend until all ingredients are finely diced and combined.

Drizzle over meatballs, and use extra as a dipping sauce for pineapple and green pepper.

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