Whole30 Baked Meatballs
These Whole30 Baked Meatballs are incredibly tender and flavorful! The meatballs are moist and hold together well. Since they are baked in the oven, they are a quick and easy Whole30 dinner or healthy meal prep option. Say goodbye to dry boring meatballs and hello to these beauties. These Whole30 Sesame Ginger Meatballs are another crowd favorite!
Ingredients
Grass fed ground beef is the base of these Whole30 Baked meatballs. My favorite meat is sourced from ButcherBox.
Use finely diced onion to add flavor and moisture to these baked meatballs.
This almond powder from Octonuts acts as the binding agent for these meatballs. Substitute 2 tablespoons of almond flour PLUS one tablespoon tapioca flour.
Freshly chopped parsley takes these meatballs takes these meatballs to the next level!
Marinara sauce adds a hearty and Italian flavor to this dish!
How To Make
Step 1
To make Whole30 Baked Meatballs, first preheat oven to 375 degrees and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Next, add all ingredients (except marinara sauce) to a large mixing bowl. Mix with hands until combined.
Step 3
Then, form 1.5 inch meatballs and place meatballs on baking sheet.
Step 4
Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until cooked through.
Step 5
Next, add marinara sauce to a casserole dish and place meatballs on top. Bake for an additional 20 minutes.
Step 6
Finally, remove from oven and serve.
Is Browning the Meatballs Necessary?
In this recipe, no! These meatballs are completely baked in the oven and don’t require any browning beforehand.
Meatball Binder
To keep these meatballs Whole30, almond powder or a combination of almond flour and tapioca flour act as the binding agent.
Get the Recipe: Whole30 Baked Meatballs
Ingredients
- 2 pounds grass fed ground beef
- 1/4 cup onion, chopped finely
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp Octonuts Almond Protein Powder
- pinch sea salt
- 3/4 tsp ground pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp basil
- 2 tbsp freshly parsley, chopped
- 2 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- First, preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Next, add all ingredients except marinara sauce to a large mixing bowl. Use your hands to combine mixture until uniform.
- Form meat mixture into 1.5 inch meatballs. Then, place meatballs 1 inch from each other on baking sheet.
- Next, bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Then, add marinara to a large casserole dish. Place cooked meatballs on top and bake for 20 minutes.
- Finally, remove from oven and serve with veggie noodles or cauliflower rice.
Notes
- To substitute the 2 tbsp Almond powder, use 2 tbsp almond flour AND 1 tbsp tapioca flour.
- Meatballs are done baking when they have reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit internally.
- Use a meat thermometer to test doneness.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
31 Comments on “Whole30 Baked Meatballs”
I never thought to add almond flour to bind meatballs – that is such a great idea. Thanks for sharing!
Love these little meatballs! Such a Healthy meal!
We love meatballs – they’re so delicious and comforting, and this recipe makes them so full of flavour!
It’s only 8AM but now I’m hungry! Saving this one, can’t wait to make!
These are so good!!
Oh man I’m a sucker for meatballs! Love that this is low carb too – can’t wait to try this recipe!
I would never have thought to put protein powder in my meatballs, but these were so good! Such a great recipe. Will be making these again.
These baked meatballs came out great, and I love that they’re Whole 30 approved! I’m not necessarily following Whole 30 but just trying to eat a bit cleaner after the holidays, so this was a welcomed treat.
Great idea adding proteins. I will give this a try. Looks delicious.
Do you have a marinara sauce recipe?
No, I don’t have a homemade recipe. For Whole30, I like Primal Kitchen Foods or Rao’s.