Whole30 Meatballs

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I make these Whole30 meatballs almost every week and the leftovers are gone by the next day because they're so good. Serve over zucchini noodles with your favorite sauce.

Submitted by SheLovesPaleo
Published on March 7, 2014
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • 1 pound ground pork

  • 1 large egg

  • 2 tablespoons salt

  • 2 tablespoons ground black pepper

  • 2 tablespoons dried basil

  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano

  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste

  • 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes

  • 1 teaspoon grapeseed oil, or as needed

Directions

  1. Combine onion and garlic in the bowl of a food processor; puree until finely minced.

  2. Transfer onion mixture to a large bowl and add beef, pork, egg, salt, pepper, basil, oregano, balsamic vinegar, tomato paste, and red pepper flakes. Mix with your hands until all ingredients are evenly distributed.

  3. Grease a cast iron griddle or pan with grapeseed oil and place over low heat until hot.

  4. Use an ice cream scoop to form meatballs; place them directly onto the heated griddle. Don't overcrowd.

  5. Cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, 15 to 20 minutes per batch. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C). Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

256 Calories
17g Fat
5g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 256
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 21%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 96mg 32%
Sodium 1833mg 80%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 21g 43%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 67mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 398mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.