These Garlic Rosemary Whole 30 Meatballs are an easy, nutritious and versatile dinner recipe. Meatballs make a great healthy main course, then just add vegetables on the side.
This recipe is Whole 30, Paleo, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Keto, Low Carb and Dairy Free.
How To Make Whole 30 Meatballs – Paleo, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Keto, Low Carb
Step 1: Mix all ingredients together. Be sure not to over-mix to prevent tough meatballs.
Step 2: Roll mixture into balls (approximately the size of golf balls). Wet hands with water during the process to prevent meat from sticking to hands. Transfer to a greased baking dish.
Step 3: Bake at 400ºF for 25-30 minutes. Broil on high 3-4 minutes to brown tops.
What Can Be A Substitute For BreadCrumbs In Meatballs?
This recipe uses almond meal in place of breadcrumbs. But most any mild flavored ground nut would work. I have also seen mashed potatoes used in place of the breadcrumbs, but I have yet to try that method. Once I do, I’ll report back.
Can Meatballs Be Frozen?
Absolutely. Meatballs can be precooked then frozen. Or you can prepare the meatballs and freeze them raw. They should be good in the freezer 2-3 months.
What To Serve With Whole 30 Meatballs:
Spinach Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Broccolini
Roasted Asparagus
Creamy Broccoli Slaw
Roasted Parsley Carrots
What Kind Of Sauce Goes With Whole 30 Meatballs:
Garlic Cilantro Chimichuri, Peach Barbecue Sauce, Bearnaise Sauce or good ol’ Whole 30 Ketchup.
Ingredients In Whole 30 Meatballs:
- Ground Beef
- Ground Pork
- Large Eggs
- Almond Meal
- Onion Powder
- Garlic Powder
- Garlic Cloves
- Fresh Rosemary
Garlic Rosemary Whole 30 Meatballs
These Garlic Rosemary Whole 30 Meatballs are an easy, nutritious and versatile dinner recipe. Meatballs make a great healthy main course, then just add vegetables on the side. This recipe is Whole 30, Paleo, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Keto, Low Carb and Dairy Free.
Ingredients
- 1 Lb Ground Beef
- 1 Lb Ground Pork
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1/4-1/2 Cup Almond Meal*, (or breadcrumbs for non Whole30)
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Pepper
- 3 Garlic Cloves, (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Chopped Fresh Rosemary
- Extra Garlic Cloves and Rosemary for Roasting Dish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF
- Mix all ingredients together. Be sure not to over-mix to prevent tough meatballs.
- Roll mixture into balls (approximately the size of golf balls). Wet hands with water during the process to prevent meat from sticking to hands. Transfer to a greased baking dish.
- Tuck whole garlic cloves and rosemary sprigs down in between meatballs.
- Bake at 400ºF for 25-30 minutes (depending on size). Broil on high 3-4 minutes to brown tops.
Notes
*For extra lean ground meats use 1/4 cup almond meal to avoid dry meatballs.
Makes 18-20 meatballs depending on size. Nutrition info is based on approximately 4 meatballs per serving.
Nutrition Information
Yield 4 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 814Total Fat 56gSaturated Fat 18gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 32gCholesterol 301mgSodium 752mgCarbohydrates 7gFiber 3gSugar 1gProtein 68g
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These sound so yummy! I’m allergic to almonds. Is there another flour I could sub?
Bread crumbs can be used. Or gluten free bread crumbs. Otherwise most other ground nuts will work 🙂
Would flax meal work in place of the almond meal? I have used riced cauliflower in meatballs to keep them from being so dense.
I don’t have any experience with flax meal, so I can’t say if that would be a good substitute. Sorry 🙂
This was a great dinner, I used panko breadcrumbs but next time would soak them in milk as my meatballs were a little dry. I would add even more garlic next time! Great recipe! Definitely will make again, I love garlic!
Awesome! Yes, soaking in milk is a great way to make sure the crumbs get moist enough 🙂
I used coconut flour for mine it’s a perfect substitute for almond meal or breadcrumbs and it’s whole30 approved 😊
Do you think this recipe would work with ground turkey or ground chicken?
Yes, the cook time may be slightly different. I find that ground poultry usually takes a bit less cook time.
I typically don’t enjoy meatballs—Whole30 or not—but I loved these!!! So delicious!!! Thank you so much for this recipe!!!
This looks so good! Can I freeze them so I can have freezer meals ready?
Thanks for sharing! Does it keep long?
I have frozen these and they came out great.
Looking at the nutritional info – What percentage fat ground beef and ground pork do you use? Thanks! This recipe is amazing!!!