Description
These Garlic Rosemary Whole 30 Meatballs are an easy, nutritious, and versatile dinner option that fits perfectly into Whole 30, Paleo, Keto, and Gluten-Free lifestyles. Packed with ground beef, pork, and fresh herbs, they offer a flavorful, healthy main course that can be paired with your favorite vegetables for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Meatball Ingredients
- 1 Lb Ground Beef
- 1 Lb Ground Pork
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1/4 to 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
For Roasting
- Extra Garlic Cloves
- Fresh Rosemary Sprigs
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400ºF (200ºC) to ensure it’s at the right temperature for baking the meatballs evenly.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, eggs, almond meal, onion powder, garlic powder, sea salt, ground pepper, chopped garlic cloves, and fresh rosemary. Mix gently to combine without overmixing, which can make the meatballs tough.
- Form Meatballs: Wet your hands with water to prevent sticking, then roll the meat mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs. Place each meatball into a greased baking dish, ensuring they are spaced evenly.
- Add Garlic and Rosemary: Nestle whole garlic cloves and rosemary sprigs between the meatballs in the baking dish to infuse additional flavor during roasting.
- Bake Meatballs: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake the meatballs for 25 to 30 minutes, depending on their size, until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165ºF (74ºC).
- Broil for Browning: After baking, switch the oven to the broil setting and broil the meatballs on high for 3 to 4 minutes to achieve a beautiful golden-brown crust on top. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve hot, pairing with your favorite vegetables or sides for a delicious and wholesome meal.
Notes
- Using almond meal keeps the recipe Whole 30 compliant; however, you can substitute with regular breadcrumbs if not following Whole 30.
- Wet hands before rolling meatballs to prevent mixture from sticking and to form smooth balls.
- Broiling adds a nice crust but keep a close eye to prevent over-browning or burning.
- Meatballs can be stored refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat well in oven or microwave.
- Feel free to adjust fresh rosemary according to taste preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
