Tuesday, December 15, 2015

SWEET & TANGY BBQ MEATBALLS

Meal Menu Idea:
Sweet & Tangy Meatballs
Garlic Mashed Cauliflower
Roasted Broccoli
Photo: w.lynne

SWEET & TANGY BBQ MEATBALLS 
Paleo compliant / Whole 30 compliant (see substitutions)

Meatballs:
1 1/2 lbs. grass-fed ground beef
1 Tablespoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon coarse black pepper

Sauce:
1 cup organic or homemade ketchup (Recipe: Paleo/W30 Ketchup)
2 shallots, finely minced
3 Tablespoons apple cider or balsamic vinegar
2 Tablespoons raw honey (W30-omit honey & use 3 dates, soaked in hot water 30 mins. to soften then drained and finely chopped)
2 Tablespoons coconut aminos
A few shakes of hot sauce 

Instructions:
* In a large bowl, combine the ground beef and spices. 
* Pull on disposable gloves and gently mix the spices into the beef. 
* Use a cookie scoop to measure out even amounts of meat and roll into balls. 
* Place meatballs in an 8-inch square baking pan lined with parchment paper.

* In a small bowl, stir together the sauce ingredients. 
* Drizzle the sauce evenly over the meatballs.

* Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
* Bake the meatballs, 40 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
* Serve piping hot and enjoy!

Recipe: w.lynne
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