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Pizza Meatballs

These pizza inspired meatballs are filled with pepperonis, pizza sauce and onions. Whole30, Keto, Clean Eating, and Paleo. These meatballs are perfect for meal prep, family dinner or a social gathering.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: dairy-free, gluten-free, keto, Meatballs, paleo, Pizza Meatballs, whole30
Servings: 18 meatballs
Author: Ashley McCrary

Ingredients

  • Paleo Meatballs2 pound ground beef
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoons chopped onions
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black cracked pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1/3 cup almond flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup OPTIONAL: chopped compliant pepperonis omit all together for Whole30 compliant
  • 1 1/4 cup compliant pizza sauce or see my recipe below
  • Compliant Pizza Sauce Makes 1 1/2 Cup1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
  • 1 6 oz. can tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoon water
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Pizza MeatballsPreheat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine hamburger meat egg, onions, seasoning, salt, pepperonis, pizza sauce and almond flour (add a little more almond flour if the mixture is too wet). Mix until everything is completely combined.
  • Use a cookie scoop or a big spoon to scoop the meat. Shape each meatball (1 1/2 inch)
  • Place each meatball 1 inch apart on the baking sheet. Bake 22-25 minutes (depending on desired doneness). Use any extra sauce for dipping
  • Pizza SauceAdd all ingredients to a medium size sauce pan and whisk together.
  • Turn to medium/high heat and use a wooden spoon to stir occasionally as it cooks.
  • Bring to a boil then turn to low. Cook for 20 minutes
  • Serve immediately or store in fridge for up to 1 week.

Notes

  • If the mixture is still too wet for your liking, add a little more almond flour. 
  • Nutrition is calculated without pepperoni.  

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatball | Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 72mg | Fiber: 1g