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Whole 30 Meatballs
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4.17 from 6 votes

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.