Pork and Sweet Potato Meatballs - Slimming World recipes (2024)

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How many calories are in Slimming World meatballs? ›

I'm playing favorites with meatballs, and I have to say: pork is better than beef. Ground pork has a higher fat content than most ground beef (depending on what you buy), and it holds together better while it cooks. The resulting meatball is more tender than anything I've ever cooked on the stove top.

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Pre-heat a non-stick frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray over a medium heat. Add the required number of meatballs. Cook for 16 minutes, turning frequently and reducing the heat if necessary.

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There are 47 calories in 2 small Pork Meatballs.

A mixture of pork and beef in meatballs is often used to slightly lighten the meatballs. Pork is a milder meat than beef and the slightly higher fat content in pork helps also to keep the meatballs moist. In the US veal is often also used in meatball and meatloaf mixes and this could be used as a substitute for pork.

We're talking about the fat content of your meat. If you want to walk away with 100% profit, you should use ground meat that's at least 20% fat. A higher fat content ensures that your meatballs stay juicy. If you've ever had a sad, dry meatball, a lean fat content is most likely one of the reasons why.

Beef shines in flavor but because of the relatively low fat an all-beef meatball can be rubbery. Pork tends to be higher fat, and with better cooking qualities than beef fat, so it makes the meatball softer and richer.

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Nutrition Station Smashed Potato (1 serving) contains 39g total carbs, 39g net carbs, 22g fat, 16g protein, and 451 calories.

There can be health benefits to eating homemade meatballs as opposed to store bought frozen meatballs. Homemade meatballs can be made with leaner meats, and the cook can control the amount of added salt and other seasonings.