Whole30® Meatballs

I make these Whole30® meatballs almost every week and the leftovers are gone by the next day because they're so good. Serve over zucchini noodles with your favorite sauce.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 256 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 large egg
• 1 pound ground pork
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons dried basil
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
• 3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
• 1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
• 1 teaspoon grapeseed oil, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine onion and garlic in the bowl of a food processor; puree until finely minced.

Step 2

Transfer onion mixture to a large bowl and add beef, pork, egg, salt, pepper, basil, oregano, balsamic vinegar, tomato paste, and red pepper flakes. Mix with your hands until all ingredients are evenly distributed.

Step 3

Grease a cast iron griddle or pan with grapeseed oil and place over low heat until hot.

Step 4

Use an ice cream scoop to form meatballs; place them directly onto the heated griddle. Don't overcrowd.

Step 5

Cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, 15 to 20 minutes per batch. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C). Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.