Garlic Rosemary Whole30 Meatballs Recipe
These Garlic Rosemary Whole 30 Meatballs are a flavorful, grain-free, and paleo-friendly option perfect for a healthy dinner. Made with a mix of ground beef and pork, fresh garlic, and rosemary, these meatballs are baked to juicy perfection with a crispy browned top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 meatballs 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Whole30
Ingredients
Scale
Meatball Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 lb Ground Pork
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1/4 – 1/2 cup Almond Meal (use breadcrumbs if not following 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
- Extra Rosemary Sprigs
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 400ºF (200ºC) to prepare for baking the meatballs.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, eggs, almond meal, onion powder, garlic powder, sea salt, ground pepper, chopped garlic cloves, and fresh rosemary. Mix gently just until combined to avoid tough meatballs.
- Form meatballs: Wet your hands with water to prevent sticking and roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs. Place them evenly spaced in a greased baking dish.
- Add aromatics: Tuck whole garlic cloves and rosemary sprigs around and between the meatballs in the baking dish for extra flavor infusion during roasting.
- Bake: Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven at 400ºF for 25-30 minutes, depending on the size of the meatballs, until cooked through.
- Broil for browning: Switch oven to broil on high and broil the meatballs for 3-4 minutes to achieve a desirable browned and slightly crispy top.
Notes
- Use almond meal for a Whole 30 compliant and grain-free version; breadcrumbs can substitute if not following Whole 30.
- Do not over-mix the meat mixture to keep meatballs tender and juicy.
- Wetting your hands when rolling the meatballs helps prevent sticking.
- Broiling at the end enhances the meatballs’ color and texture but keep an eye to avoid burning.
- These meatballs can be served with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a balanced meal.
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