Paleo Cheesy Meatballs
Satisfy your cravings for comfort food with these flavor-packed Paleo Cheesy Meatballs! Perfectly seasoned and made with a combination of ground beef and pork, these tender meatballs are bound together with almond flour and nutritional yeast—a clever paleo-friendly twist that delivers cheesy flavor without dairy. Quick to prepare and seared to perfection in coconut oil, these meatballs are then oven-baked for a golden, juicy finish. Ready in just 35 minutes, they’re an ideal weeknight dinner or meal prep option. Serve them on their own for a protein-packed snack or pair them with your favorite paleo-friendly dipping sauce for an irresistible appetizer that everyone will love.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 0.5 pound ground pork
- 0.5 cup almond flour
- 0.25 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, almond flour, nutritional yeast, and egg.
Step 3
Add the onion powder, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper to the mixture, and mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Step 4
Form the mixture into meatballs, approximately 1.5 inches in diameter. You should end up with about 16-18 meatballs.
Step 5
Heat the coconut oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
Step 6
Once the oil is hot, carefully place the meatballs in the skillet, leaving space between each one. Sear them for 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
Step 7
Transfer the skillet with the browned meatballs to the preheated oven.
Step 8
Bake the meatballs for 10-12 minutes, or until cooked through.
Step 9
Remove from the oven and let the meatballs rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Step 10
Serve these Paleo Cheesy Meatballs warm, either on their own or paired with your favorite paleo-friendly dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (824.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2336.2 |
| Total Fat 187.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 76.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.4g | |
| Cholesterol 724.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1721.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 17.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1.9g | |
| Protein 146.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 53.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 266.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1290.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories