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    Paleo Sesame Ginger Meatballs (Whole30)

    Published: Jul 13, 2021 · by Katie

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    These paleo sesame ginger meatballs are a great weeknight dinner dish the whole family will enjoy. They're made with ground beef, fresh grated ginger and sesame seeds and covered in a sticky sesame sauce.

    sesame meatballs on veggie noodles

    I like easy recipes when it comes to dinner! You too?!

    Good, because these whole30 sesame ginger meatballs are easy to make AND taste great - my entire family loves them. In fact, I make meatballs usually once a week because they don't take much prep and my family happily eats them.

    Easy Paleo Meatballs

    Here's what you need to know about these ginger beef meatballs:

    • made with grass fed ground beef (other types of meat work too if you wish to mix it up)
    • paleo and whole30 approved
    • no added sugar
    • no breadcrumbs
    • coated with a sticky sesame sauce

    They're great on their own or eaten with veggie noodles, grain free noodles, cauliflower rice, sautéed veggies or just thrown on a simple salad. Whatever you choose, you can't go wrong!

    close up of meatballs

    Ingredients in Sesame Ginger Meatballs

    Here's a list of what you need to make these gluten free sesame meatballs:

    For the Meatballs

    • grass fed ground beef
    • onion
    • fresh parsley
    • garlic cloves
    • fresh ginger
    • sesame seeds
    • salt

    For the Sauce

    • coconut aminos
    • sesame oil
    • Paleo sriracha
    • tapioca flour
    ingredients in sesame ginger meatballs

    How to Make Paleo Meatballs

    These meatballs are easy to make and require little prep time.

    First, prepare the meatballs. Chop the onion and parsley, press the garlic, and grate the ginger.

    Place all of the meatball ingredients in a large mixing bowl and combine with your hands. Then, roll the meat into balls about 2 tablespoons in size, making 18 meatballs.

    Place the meatballs on a frying pan and cook on medium-high heat until browned and cooked through. (Took me about 15 minutes.)

    I like to cook the meatballs covered (place a lid over the pan) for the first 10 minutes so that the heat is more evenly distributed and they cook through.  Then, I remove the lid and continue cooking the meatballs until they brown and most of the moisture has evaporated.

    uncooked-meatballs-on-frying-pan

    While the meatballs are cooking, make the sauce. Combine all sauce ingredients in a small mixing bowl and whisk until smooth.

    Once the meatballs are cooked through, pour the sauce over the meatballs and stir until the sauce thickens.

    cooked-sesame-meatballs

    Serve and top with additional sesame seeds.

    Store any leftovers in the fridge. The meatballs are best eaten within 3-4 days.

    sesame meatballs on veggie noodles

    More Paleo Dinner Ideas

    • Paleo Taco Salad
    • Paleo Sesame Chicken
    • Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
    • Slow Cooker Beef Tips

    Enjoy!

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    Paleo Sesame Ginger Meatballs (Whole30)

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    • Author: Katie
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Total Time: 25 minutes
    • Yield: 18 meatballs 1x
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    Healthy sesame meatballs made with ground beef.  Paleo, whole30 and gluten free!


    Ingredients

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    Meatballs

    • 1 lb grass fed ground beef
    • ¼ cup chopped onion
    • ¼ cup chopped parsley
    • 3 cloves garlic, pressed
    • 1 Tbsp grated ginger
    • 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
    • ½ tsp salt

    Sauce

    • 3 Tbsp coconut aminos
    • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
    • 1 tsp sriracha
    • ½ tsp tapioca flour

    Instructions

    1. Place all of the meatball ingredients in a large mixing bowl and combine with your hands.
    2. Roll the meat into balls about 2 tablespoons in size, making 18 meatballs.
    3. Place the meatballs on a frying pan and cook on medium-high heat until browned and cooked through (about 15 minutes)*
    4. While the meatballs are cooking, make the sauce.  Combine all sauce ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until smooth.
    5. Once the meatballs are cooked through, pour the sauce over the meatballs.  Stir with a spatula until sauce thickens.
    6. Top with extra sesame seeds and serve.

    Notes

    *I like to cook the meatballs covered (place a lid over the pan) for the first 10 minutes so that the heat is more evenly distributed and they cook through.  Then I remove the lid and continue cooking the meatballs until they brown and most of the moisture has evaporated.

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    1. Leanne

      July 14, 2021 at 8:01 pm

      What vegetables did you ribbon to serve this with

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    2. Katie

      July 31, 2021 at 2:01 pm

      These meatballs are flavorful, healthy and delicious. My family loves them and we hope you do too!

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