Whole30 Classic Ground Beef Meatballs
Elevate your meal prep with these Whole30 Classic Ground Beef Meatballs, a perfect blend of hearty flavors and clean eating principles. Made with nutrient-rich almond flour and seasoned with a fragrant mix of dried oregano, basil, garlic, and onion, these tender and juicy meatballs are both gluten-free and dairy-free, making them ideal for those following the Whole30 lifestyle or paleo-inspired diets. Quick and easy to prepare in under 40 minutes, they combine stovetop browning with oven baking for a perfectly golden exterior and moist center. Serve these wholesome meatballs with a Whole30-approved sauce or alongside roasted veggies for a satisfying, fuss-free dinner that balances taste and wellness beautifully.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 0.5 cup Almond flour
- 1 Egg
- 0.5 cup, finely chopped Onion
- 2 cloves, minced Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, almond flour, egg, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper.
Mix the ingredients with your hands until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this could make the meatballs tough.
Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the meatballs in batches, if necessary, and cook until they are browned on all sides, about 5 minutes total. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan.
Remove the browned meatballs from the skillet and place them back on the baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and have reached an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
Allow the meatballs to rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
Serve warm with your favorite Whole30 compliant sauce or side dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1679 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 139.6 g | 179% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.0 g | 200% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 497 mg | 166% | |
| Sodium | 2764 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.6 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.8 g | ||
| Protein | 94.5 g | 189% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 224 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 1373 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
