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January 17, 2016 · 24 Comments

Whole 30 Approved Meatballs

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Since the first of the year, I’ve been wanting  needing dinners that are hearty and filling, provide enough for lunch leftovers, and are Whole 30 approved. These meatballs were just the answer!

Whole30 MeatballsI have a Meatball Recipe that I love, but it includes bread crumbs, ketchup, and parmesan cheese, all of which are a no-no on Whole 30. I love that it is so easy to adapt recipes that we still love and are W30 compliant.

I simply switched out the bread crumbs with a little coconut flour and skipped the parmesan and ketchup all together. If I didn’t tell, know one would have known.

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After cooking the meatballs, I simmered them in Trader Joe’s W30 approved marinara sauce. They turned out slightly spicy, tender, and delicious! I served them over Baked Spaghetti Squash and a simple salad with this Homemade Balsamic Dijon Dressing. We had two of our nieces for dinner this particular night, and they loved it, and even took home the leftover meatballs for lunch the next day.

**Disclaimer, if you’re following any of my recipes that I note as Whole 30 compliant, please check your ingredient labels first as they can vary.

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Whole 30 Approved Meatballs

Author Joy in Every Season

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs. ground meat I used 1/2# hamburger, 1/2# pound turkey, 1/2# pork, which I had left from a previous recipe.
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 3/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 3 TBSP olive oil for cooking onions & meatballs

Instructions

  • In med skillet over med heat, add 1 TBSP olive oil. Add chopped onions and cook until just tender. Add in garlic. Remove from heat.
  • Place ground meat in large mixing bowl. Add egg, coconut flour, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, & parsley. With spoon or using clean hands, gently mix together.
  • Add onion & garlic to meat mixture and mix to combine.
  • Using your hands, shape into small balls (approx 1 1/2" in size).
  • In a large skillet over med/high heat, add 2 TBSP olive oil. Cook meatballs in batches until browned on all sides, remove from pan and place on paper towel to drain off excess fat.
  • Once all meatballs have been browned, place onto baking sheet and place in preheated 350* oven for about 5-8 minutes to finish cooking.

Here’s a few more Whole 30 recipes that you might enjoy!

**Disclaimer, if you’re following any of my recipes that I note as Whole 30 compliant, please check your ingredient labels first as they can vary.

Beef and Broccoli

Blackened Salmon w/Avocado Mango Salsa

Blackened Salmon w/Mango Avocado Salsa

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Stuffed Bell Peppers

 

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Comments

  1. Rhys says

    January 20, 2016 at 7:07 pm

    Hello! This is my first visit to your blog! We
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    Your blog provided us useful information to work on. You have done a marvellous job!

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  2. Linda Roisum says

    January 21, 2016 at 3:36 pm

    Looks fabulous and sounds really healthy. I never thought to swap out bread crumbs for a gluten free flour. Will be trying this soon.

    Reply
  3. Sarah says

    January 21, 2016 at 3:39 pm

    Whole30 compliant? How perfect! With only 9 days left, I’m on the hunt for some exciting new recipes to try! These look great! 🙂

    Reply
  4. Mark, CompassandFork says

    January 22, 2016 at 1:10 am

    5 stars
    Great looking meatballs. Does the coconut flour have any taste? It sounds like a great substitute for breadcrumbs or wheat flour.

    Reply
    • Renee says

      January 25, 2016 at 2:31 pm

      This was my first time using coconut flour and it worked great in the meatballs. I did not notice any flavor from it at all.

      Reply
  5. April says

    January 25, 2016 at 6:02 am

    This looks really good! I would definitely try this version out. Mark (above) has a good question. I’m wondering the same thing.

    Reply
    • Renee says

      January 25, 2016 at 2:32 pm

      Hi April, I just replied to Mark also. I didn’t notice any difference using the coconut flour vs breadcrumbs (like I usually use).

      Reply
  6. Liana says

    July 8, 2016 at 4:04 pm

    Do these freeze well? They look like the best recipe i’ve seen for whole30 meatballs! Thank you!

    Reply
  7. PATRICIA SZKOTNICKI says

    August 3, 2016 at 8:46 am

    5 stars
    what if i don’t have coconut flour can I just nix it?

    Reply
  8. Chelsea says

    March 5, 2017 at 11:54 am

    5 stars
    I’m making these now! Can’t wait to try them ????

    Reply
  9. Michelle says

    May 15, 2017 at 5:03 am

    My family is full of meatball fanatics! As long as it’s a homemade meatball, they like it. I’m going to have to try these! 🙂

    Reply
  10. Denise Sultenfuss says

    December 1, 2017 at 9:03 am

    I just linked your Whole approved meatballs recipe to my Christmas Meal Plan which goes with my Christmas Ebook! Great Recipe.

    Reply
  11. Erica says

    February 17, 2018 at 9:33 am

    AMAZE BALLS! I made them last night with almond flour and dried parsley flakes (I didn’t have fresh), and it turned out fantastic. So flavorful! My dog was drooling and he never does! 🙂 Any chance you know the calorie count per serving?

    Reply
  12. Tanya Miller says

    March 3, 2018 at 12:02 pm

    Could you please provide a link to the Beef and Broccoli recipe? It looks delicious!

    Reply
  13. Katy says

    April 30, 2018 at 6:05 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious! I made these last night. I didn’t have coconut flour so I used almond flour instead. No parsley either. Great density and flavor!

    Reply
  14. Brian says

    February 3, 2019 at 2:26 pm

    2 stars
    The coconut flour ruined the taste and texture of these meatballs.

    Reply
    • Katie says

      August 5, 2019 at 5:16 am

      3 stars
      I agree – I could definitely taste the sweetness of the coconut. It wasn’t the end of the world, but I wonder if almond flour would work better? (I have a tree nut allergy so can’t give that a whirl). Otherwise, grateful for the recipe and appreciate the push to experiment a little.

      Reply
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