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Whole30 Sweet-And-Sour Paleo Meatballs
These Whole30 Sweet-And-Sour Paleo Meatballs are a healthy spin on a classic recipe that is gluten- and refined sugar-free!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
People
Calories:
296 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
For The Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup green onion minced, plus extra for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 teaspoons coconut flour
For The Sauce:
- 3/4 cup grape juice 100%
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce canned
- 1/4 cup Medjool dates lightly packed
- 2 tablespoons coconut vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder dry
- 1/2 onion roughly chopped, small
- 1/4 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- pinch ground allspice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- In a large bowl, mix together the beef, egg, green onion, salt, and pepper using your hands. Once mixed, add in the coconut flour and mix again until evenly dispersed.
- Roll into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place onto a cookie sheet (it should make about 20 balls). Bake until no longer pink inside, about 16-18 minutes. Make sure you don't overbake, or the meat will get tough.
- While the meatballs cook, stir together all of the sauce ingredients in a medium pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Once the sauce has boiled for 1-2 minutes, turn the heat down to medium and simmer until the sauce begins to thicken and reduce, about 8-9 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Once reduced, pour the sauce into a high-powered blender, or a small food processor, and blend until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl and cover to keep warm.
- Once the meatballs are done, add them into the sauce and stir until well coated.
- Serve over side of choice, garnish with extra green onion, and enjoy.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
296kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
23.5g
(8%)
Protein
27.4g
(55%)
Fat
8.6g
(13%)
Saturated Fat
3.6g
(18%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Cholesterol
111.5mg
(37%)
Sodium
268.8mg
(11%)
Potassium
299.8mg
(6%)
Fiber
3.3g
(13%)
Sugar
15.3g
(31%)
Vitamin A
450IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
48.3mg
(54%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
3.3mg
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 296kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 23.5g | 8% |
| Protein | 27.4g | 55% |
| Fat | 8.6g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.6g | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 111.5mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 268.8mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 299.8mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 13% |
| Sugar | 15.3g | 31% |
| Vitamin A | 450IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 48.3mg | 54% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3.3mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.