Paleo Bakso Kuah

Indulge in a bowl of comforting, nutritious *Paleo Bakso Kuah*, a healthy twist on the classic Indonesian meatball soup. This delightful recipe features tender, juicy meatballs made from ground beef, almond flour, and a hint of garlic powder, simmered to perfection in a fragrant beef broth infused with ginger, garlic, and onions. Packed with vibrant julienned carrots and spiralized zucchini, it’s a hearty yet low-carb dish that's gluten-free and paleo-friendly. Enhanced with a splash of fish sauce for depth and garnished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime for a zesty finish, this one-pot wonder is perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep. Ready in under an hour, *Paleo Bakso Kuah* offers bold flavors, wholesome ingredients, and an easy, satisfying meal for the whole family.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Ground beef
• 1 large Egg
• 2 tablespoons Almond flour
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 6 cups Beef broth
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 inch Ginger, finely sliced
• 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
• 1 large Carrot, julienned
• 1 medium Zucchini, spiralized
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped
• 1 Lime, cut into wedges

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, almond flour, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

Step 2

Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and set aside.

Step 3

In a large pot, bring the beef broth to a simmer over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, sliced ginger, and the remaining 0.5 teaspoon of salt.

Step 4

Let the broth simmer for about 5 minutes to develop the flavors, then gently add the meatballs into the broth one by one.

Step 5

Allow the meatballs to cook for about 15 minutes, or until they float to the surface and are completely cooked through.

Step 6

Add the fish sauce, julienned carrot, and spiralized zucchini to the pot. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

Step 7

Taste the broth and adjust seasoning as necessary.

Step 8

Serve the Bakso Kuah hot, garnished with chopped cilantro and lime wedges on the side for squeezing over.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2497.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1538.2

Total Fat 106.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 39.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 573.5mg	0%
Sodium 10669.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 41.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.0g	0%
Total Sugars 15.3g
Protein 116.5g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 318.0mg	0%
Iron 14.2mg	0%
Potassium 3145.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.3%

Protein: 29.3%

Carbs: 10.5%