Paleo mediterranean meatballs

Discover a flavorful Paleo Mediterranean Meatballs recipe featuring a perfect blend of ground beef, aromatic garlic, fresh spearmint, and robust oregano. Enhanced with sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, and warm spices like cumin and cinnamon, these meatballs are a delicious, healthy option for any meal. Perfect for those following a Paleo diet!

  • 18 Mar 2025
  • Cook time 15 min
  • Prep time 10 min
  • 4 Servings
  • 10 Ingredients

Paleo mediterranean meatballs

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Ingredients:

14 oz ground beef (80/20%)
400g
2 tbsp garlic
16g
1 egg
54g
2 tbsp spearmint
11g
5 tbsp dried oregano
16g
1 tsp salt
6g
1.50 tbsp ground cumin
9g
1 tbsp cinnamon
8g
3 sun-dried tomatoes
9g
1/2 cup artichokes
80g

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with a bit of olive oil.
2. Prepare the Ingredients:
- Mince the garlic.
- Chop the fresh spearmint.
- Finely chop the sun-dried tomatoes.
- Chop the artichoke hearts.
3. Mix the Meatball Mixture:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, minced garlic, egg, chopped spearmint, dried oregano, salt, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and chopped artichokes.
- Use your hands or a spoon to mix the ingredients until they are well combined. Make sure not to overwork the meat mixture, as this can make the meatballs tough.
4. Form the Meatballs:
- Scoop out small portions of the meat mixture (about 1-2 tablespoons each) and roll them into balls using your hands. You should get approximately 18-20 meatballs, depending on the size.
5. Arrange and Bake:
- Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are evenly spaced.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and no longer pink in the center. The internal temperature should reach 160°F (71°C).
6. Serve:
- Remove the meatballs from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
- These meatballs are delicious served with a fresh green salad, roasted vegetables, or cauliflower rice to keep it paleo-friendly.

Tips:

- For a juicier meatball, avoid overmixing the meat mixture.

- If you prefer, you can fry the meatballs in a skillet with some olive oil instead of baking them in the oven.

- Serve with a side of fresh salad or roasted vegetables for a complete Paleo-friendly meal.

- You can make a larger batch and freeze the extra meatballs for a quick meal option on busy days.

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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size150 grams
Energy
Calories 320kcal16%
Protein
Protein 20g14%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 4.40g12%
Sugar 1.36g1%
Fat
Fat 22g26%
Saturated 8g27%
Cholesterol 130mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 36ug4%
Choline 120mg21%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg9%
Vitamin B2 0.27mg21%
Vitamin B3 4.95mg31%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg27%
Vitamin B9 45ug11%
Vitamin B12 2.27ug94%
Vitamin C 3.12mg3%
Vitamin E 1.16mg8%
Vitamin K 30ug25%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 140mg11%
Copper, Cu 0.18mg20%
Iron, Fe 6mg51%
Magnesium, Mg 50mg12%
Phosphorus, P 230mg18%
Potassium, K 550mg16%
Selenium, Se 20ug37%
Sodium, Na 680mg46%
Zinc, Zn 4.74mg43%
Water
Water 90g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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