Meat Balls
Ingredients:
- Lean beef mince
- 1/2 to 1 onion diced
- 1 teaspoon of Garlic
- Mixed herbs
- 1 can of crushed tomatoes (if on vegetable day)
- Sweetener
Method:
- Put a small amount of water in a frying pan
- Add diced onion and cook until soft
- Place cooked onion, mince, garlic and herbs in a bowl and mix with a fork
- Take a small amount of the mixture and roll it into a small ball, place on a chopping board
Repeat until all the mixture is used up- Place meatballs in the frying pan, keep turning until they are all brown (use a lid to speed up the cooking process)
- After about 8 mins, remove one and check the inside is cooked
- Serve with a yoghurt sauce if you are on a pure protein day
- If you are on a veg + protein day add the can tomatoes and a teaspoon of sweetener and simmer for 3 mins, feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms, carrots and capsicum to the dish.
Source: My own recipe, please note the above photo was of a full fat beef mince, hence the extra oil in the pan, I don't have an updated photo at this stage.
Drew k
October 5th, 2010
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Sorry for the dumb question but what's beef mince? Do I just grind up some beef/sirloin steak? Will be starting this diet with my Fiancee on friday. Thanks for the help :) !
Hayley
October 5th, 2010
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Hello it is meat that is already 'minced' for you, you can buy it at any supermarket, other countries call it hamburger meat, here is a picture and more information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beef_mince
Berta
November 17th, 2010
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Congratulations for a fantastic website.
I´m on my second day of Dukan Diet. Made this for lunch today and it was delicious. I baked them in the oven instead of frypan and added a dash of ground cumin. Thanks for sharing.
TRICONA
January 18th, 2011
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i am on day 12 kind of was doing pv everyday after the attack phase and i still lost weight so now ill do pv n pp alt to see if i lose more, i am a chef so i have made up some recipes as well if youd like id share happily! have an incredible day!! congratulations on your success!!!
Lisa
January 31st, 2011
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Hi Tricona,
I'd LOVE to see some of your recipes! I've been doing Dukan for 22 days and have lost 5.4kgs - LOVE IT! How are you going?
Allura
April 18th, 2011
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Hi Tricona! Do you have a website where you share Dukan recipes? Thanks and more power to your weight loss journey.
lauren
May 9th, 2011
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would you be able to send me some recepies? i've just started the diet and need some different things to keep me interested!
if you could it would be very much appreciated :)
Patricia Leslie Hyde
May 15th, 2011
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would love to see your recipes. I'm starting out and doing some experimenting on my own. Maybe you can save me some time. Thanks!
Patti
Lynette
July 10th, 2011
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Hi Tricona,
I'm on my 14 th day and I've lost 10lbs, I feel great!!! never done anyother diet that feels so good and works so easily.....would you mind sharing your meatball receipe? It nice to have a chef on board
kitty
July 28th, 2011
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hi tricona's i read your comment i would love if you share your recipes with me but i eat only chicken,lamb and egg sometimes fish i don't eat bacon ,beef or pork so any tips or suggestions for me.its been very hard for me so far.thank u
sera
August 26th, 2011
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Please let me have your website to view your dukan diet recipes. thank you. sera
alycia
September 23rd, 2011
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Please share
Lisa
October 7th, 2011
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Hi Tricona
I just saw your comment that you are a chef and have made up some recipes for the Dukan Diet, I am 3 days into the attack faze and would love it if you could share some recipes with me
Many Thanks
Lisa
Lori
October 28th, 2011
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I am struggling finding new foods. I have been on the diet for 1 month and lost 6pounds. I would love to see your Dukan recipes. I really need some fresh ideas. Thanks
Linda
November 6th, 2011
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Hi Tricona, I will be just starting out on this program and would love any recipes you would like to share.
Thanks for your help.
christine
May 6th, 2011
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how do you make the yoghurt sauce?
Carol
May 21st, 2011
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Hi Hayley ,
I just stumbled upon your web site I live in Canada,and the Duken Diet has just hit our bookstores and tv talk shows I 'm on day 3 and read the book cover to cover, love your recipes,looking forward to creating some myself I will share if they turn out Thank You
Carol
Sarah
May 25th, 2011
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hey
i was wondering can i just used minced beef instead of lean mince beef??? or is it the same?
Sam
June 1st, 2011
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Yes what's in the yoghurt sauce?
Alison
June 6th, 2011
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Hi there, I've been doing Dukan for a good few month now and I'm not too far from my goal weight.
I love Dukan as you can eat as much as you want of certain foods without having to weigh anything out or calorie count.
It really works! I would love some inspiration where recipes are concerned though if I'm honest, especially for the PP days. The meatball recipe looks yummy! I'm deffo going to try that one. :)
Ann
July 5th, 2011
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Hi, this recipe looks great, particularly since it is adaptable for Attack or veggie day. How much hamburger (beef mince) meat do you use? (I'm in US)
Wendy
July 8th, 2011
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I'm only on day 3 and down 3 pounds. Can I used ground turkey or chicken for this recipe? I don't eat beef :(
Leona
November 18th, 2011
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Hi Wendy, I have posted a recipe for Turkey Meat Balls today - 18/11/11
Gill
July 9th, 2011
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how do you make yoghurt sauce or have a suggestion of a sauce to go with salmon
Brittney
July 19th, 2011
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I'm on day 1 of the attack phase and am very excited to get started! It almost looks too good to be true!
I found a spicy yogurt sauce with 1/2 cup yogurt, 1 teaspoon sweet chili sauce, a pinch of cumin, 1/4 cup cilantro, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice, just blend the ingredients together and chill...however, I cannot attest to this recipe because I haven't tried the yogurt sauce for myself. I hope this helps!
Chris
July 20th, 2011
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I'm on day 2 of the attack phase and already down 2 lbs - tried many diets and just cannot shift the weight after the first couple of weeks of dieting. Have a feeling this will be different .....it's so easy and I just don't feel hungry!!!
Lorraine
July 24th, 2011
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I just want to say I am grateful to (Ithink it was Hayley) who posted the meatball recipe. I will certainly try it. I'm starting the diet tomorrow (I had to fill the cupboard first with all the ingreds. I need) (I believe in being prepared otherwise, I fail). Will post my comments when I try it but it sure sounds good, especially when we are confined to Protein and spices, etc. (Vegs. have always been my saviour on a diet and I'm looking forward to the llth day when I can add the tomatores - Yahoo!
grace parker
July 30th, 2011
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My http://www.beseenwith.com/dukan-diet-review">dukan diet review - The dukan diet is a great diet, I completed all 4 phases and lost over almost 2 stone. The first phase is definately the hardest but once the weight is coming off you can stick to it!
Dee
August 9th, 2011
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I'm on Day 4 of the ATTACK phase, it's working I've lost 7 lbs but I thought it was no vegetables at all ... only Pure Protein. I'm going to try this receipe tomorrow when I start the 2nd phase.
Fiona
August 15th, 2011
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Hi, day one of the Attack Phase. So far so good. I'm not actually hungry which amazes me! Just trying to remember to drink water! Thanks for recipe ideas. Very helpful!
Karen
August 18th, 2011
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Now on the Cruise phase and 10lbs ligther- Stuck for recipes - please help though not fish or eggs which makes it harder
sera
August 26th, 2011
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Hi Tricona,
Can i have your website to view your dukan diet recipes please. thanks. sera
michele
August 30th, 2011
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Hi Tricona, would it be okay if you sent a website address to veiw your receipes
Thanks Michele
einat
September 24th, 2011
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i read carrot is not allowed. om confused
Amree
October 1st, 2011
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carrots are naturally high in sugar which is carbohydrate - I suppose that is why it avoided for the cruise phase. I think they are to be had in moderation rather than never had.
anne
October 28th, 2011
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I STARTED THE DUKAN DIET 5 DAYS AGO AND THINK IT IS FANTASTIC. STOMACH HAS STARTED TO SHRINK ALREADY AND AM WORRIED ABOUT A FLABBY BELLY. THE FOOD IS GREAT AND I AM GLAD I STUMBLED ONTO YOUR WEBSITE TO HEAR WHAT OTHER PEOPLE THINK OF THIS DIET. I AM A CHEF AND AM GOING TO START EXPERIMENTING WITH THE FOOD. ANY NICE RECIEPES I WILL FOWARD TO YOU TO TRY, CHEERS
Marilyn
November 4th, 2011
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I have completed the four phases and have lost 16 kgs (35llbs or 2.5 stone AND it has gone from my hips and thighs...wonderful! Love eating like this and if I go away and go up 1kg I do PP/PV two days and it is straight off. Oat bran is my best friend! so is sugarfree jelly and lite evaporated milk every evening! Nice to find some different recipes even tho" I have got my own routine. For anyone starting ..it is a wonderful diet..persevere and you will be delighted!
Rickie
November 9th, 2011
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Wow Im inspired by all your stories.. I'm on day 7 and having a hard time, but reading your stories is inspiring me to continue :) awesome!
Leona
November 18th, 2011
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These sound great. I'd like to share my turkey meat balls.
To half kilo of turkey mince add 1 sm chopped onion, 1 egg, 1 and a half tblsp. oat bran, slurp of whatever sauce you like, I use Mrs Balls, salt and pepper and whatever herbs you have on hand...coriander is nice. Mix it all together and form into golf ball sized balls.
Cook in moderate oven on oven paper...no fat required.
Turkey is a very lean meat.
Ashly
December 2nd, 2011
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Today is day 95 for me. Before I started the Dukan Journey I was at the end of my rope with dieting and trying to lose weight. I LOVE food! What can I say? Food has always been a major role in my family. A lot of us are cooks and when there is any kind of family function food is always the main attraction.
My original goal is to lose 50lbs. I have lost 46.1 lbs and feel amazing! I have 3.9 lbs to go to reach my goal but may just go ahead and shoot for 8.9 lbs! :-) My celebration meal (in the consolidation phase) is within arms reach! Yay!
The Dukan diet is reasonable, fun and oh so rewarding! Thank you Pierre Dukan
Ashly
December 2nd, 2011
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Oh and I have lost 26.75 inches total!
Denise
December 16th, 2011
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Hi Ashly,
Congratulations on your weight loss! You have done so well.
If you had your True Weight calculated on the Dukan website you need to know that he does not recommend losing more weight than planned, because then it will be even harder to consolidate your weight. But it can happen that some people still lose a couple of pounds on Consolidation phase when they really stick to their programme and when they exercise daily. I had gone 5 lbs. below my True Weight during Consolidation but gained 2 lbs. and that's where it's been staying.
Keep going! I'm certain you can lose that 3.9 lbs.
Anita
December 11th, 2011
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Well here I am,, day 1, this just has to work I am at the end of my tether, am having lots of green tea today and have had 2 eggs scrambled with a little water in the microwave for breakfast. Am waiting for my book to arrive so am on protein for 5 days, don't know too much about this diet just yet. I am 96 kgs and want to get to 70 (for a start)
Denise
December 16th, 2011
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Hi Anita,
Did you know that you are allowed 1 whole egg per day and unlimited egg whites?
If you have cholesterol problems the limit is 3 whole eggs PER WEEK and unlimited egg whites.
Don't forget to have oat bran everyday! Drink 1.5 to 2 litres of water/tea/coffee daily.Did you walk 20 min. everyday? If you're starting the Cruise phase today you should be walking 30 min. everyday now.
When you get your book, please read it thoroughly. Too many people decide to start this diet without reading The Dukan Diet book. I read it twice and took notes then prepared a grocery list so that I would not run out of anything for the diet. If people don't stock up on food that is allowed they usually end up eating or drinking something that isn't allowed then they wonder why the diet isn't working.
I have been in the Stabilization phase now for almost a month and a half and I still go back to the book. I also keep up to date with new information by checking the chat history at http://www.dukandiet.co.uk/
It is best to buy the book first and read it a few times so that you are prepared before you start this diet. It does work. I lost 22 lbs.(10kg). My husband only went on this diet because I wanted to try it. He never thought he would be 44 lbs. (20kg) lighter!!!
Good luck with this diet!
Melanie
January 20th, 2012
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I really need some help. I started dukan in Oct 2011 and did it for about 4 weeks and lost a few kg. I then ran into a few distractions, and have restarted the attack phase about 3 times over the last 3 months. THis time I have been on it for about 10days and have seen no progress :-( and its really disheartening.... I am also getting a bit bored with what I eat. Cutting out pork and lamb i find REALLY lowers my options... seems to have chicken for lunch everyday and fish and steak for dinner.
Any help would be great. Is it a problem starting the diet a few times in a short period? is my body resisting it because of this??
THanks guys and great website!
Denise
January 22nd, 2012
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Hi Melanie,
In my US/Canadian version of The Dukan Diet we can have pork tenderloin, pork loin roast, and lean center-cut pork chops. I'm not sure if pork in your area is considered lean.
Kirsty
January 24th, 2012
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Hi there, i am thinking of starting this diet, it sounds too good to be true!! one question though, in the Attack phase, what other ingredients can be eaten with the meat?
Denise
January 24th, 2012
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You can use any spices or herbs that you like. You can also use 1/2 of a medium onion or a clove of garlic or shallots; used in small amounts they bring out the flavour in foods. Some people use the garlic and onions as just seasoning and don't eat them while others do eat them. I ate mine and I still lost weight.
If you meant, what other foods can be eaten with the meat...I usually had some low fat cottage cheese on the side. You can even add herbs and spices to the cottage cheese if you don't want to have it plain all the time.
Stacey
January 24th, 2012
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Great recipe, just wondering if anyone could tell me roughly how many meatballs this makes as I am cooking for 5 and don't want to short serve anyone. Thank you
Denise
January 25th, 2012
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I haven't made this recipe but there appears to be 18 meatballs in the picture. So maybe about 500g (slightly over 1 lb.) of lean minced beef/ground beef was used?