Hidden Liver Meatballs with Paprika & Garlic

Hidden Liver Meatballs with Paprika & Garlic - Real Life of PIe

To me, liver is a SUPERFOOD! Just look at some of the incredible health benefits it contains; 

  • Nutrient dense source of high quality protein

  • Boosts the immune system

  • Increases energy levels (great for those with adrenal fatigue or low energy)

  • Boosts metabolism

  • Improves digestion

  • Rich source of all the B Vitamins

  • Maintains healthy cholesterol

  • Maintains balanced blood sugars

  • Incredible source of fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, K and so much more!

Read my blog 'Why Liver is a Superfood + How to Eat It - A Beginners Guide' to find out more information about liver.

INGREDIENTS

  • 500g organic mince (lamb, beef, venison or pork)

  • 1-2 large frozen chicken livers, grated*

  • 1/2 - 1 tsp salt

  • 1 tsp black pepper

  • 1 Tbsp smoked paprika

  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed

  • 1/2 onion, finely diced

  • Grass-fed butter or ghee for cooking

  • Optional Add Ins: 1-2 Tbsp of mixed herbs such as; dried thyme, oregano, rosemary or basil or a few tsp's of cumin, cinnamon, 5 spice and/ or chilli powder - to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add the mince, grated frozen liver, salt, pepper, garlic, onion, and herbs and spices into a bowl and use your hands to combine evenly.
2. Heat a frying pan on medium heat and add some coconut oil or ghee to the pan and allow it to melt all over. 
3. Roll the mixture into meatballs using your hands and place them onto the hot frying pan. Make sure you don't overcrowd the pan, you may have to cook the meatballs in batches. Cook the meatballs on all sides until golden brown. 
4. Once they’re cooked remove them from the pan and place them onto a plate to rest. 
5. When they're all cooked you can serve them up. 

Suggested Serving: with cauliflower puree, fresh leafy greens and cultured veggies. Or serve the meatballs on top of zoodles (zucchini noodles) and top with a beautiful homemade spaghetti sauce. Or simply serve with a fresh salad. These are also really delicious served with Gevityrx new Bone Broth Mayonnaise.

*TIPS

  • I place 4-5 chicken livers into zip lock bags and place them into my freezer drawers on a flat surface (trying to separate them in the bag), this makes it easier to remove 1 or 2 as needed.

  • The amount of liver you use depends on how much you like liver; as someone who loves it, I used 2 large frozen chicken livers grated and the taste still feels “hidden” to me, but if your trying to fool kids.. perhaps start with 1 chicken liver your first time making this meatball recipe.

  • I also found thawing the liver for 2-3 minutes before grating them was much easier than grating it straight out of the freezer.

For more hidden liver recipes, check out my Spaghetti Bolognese recipe