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Secret Paleo Meatballs

My meatball recipe is one that is continually requested when I take them to potlucks or serve them for a dinner party. And often, people tend to make a face when I share what the “secret” ingredient is: pork rinds, also called chicharones. Yup, fried pork skin. Surprisingly enough, they are very natural (ingredients on the bag should be only pork and salt), and work great as a binder in meat recipes. An entire bag in a blender will make ½ to 1 cup of “breadcrumbs.” Though they may not sound (or even smell) entirely appetizing in their original state, I promise they lend an amazing nuance to a traditional Italian meatball.

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Secret Paleo Meatballs

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 20 Meatballs
Calories: 101kcal
Author: AndreAnna McLean

Ingredients

  • ¾ pound ground pork
  • ¾ pound 90% lean ground beef
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • tablespoons dried Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup blanched almond meal/flour
  • ½ cup ground pork rinds
  • ¼ cup grated Romano cheese optional

Optional for serving:

  • cooked spaghetti squash and Paleo Marinara Sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Combine all ingredients in the order listed. Form the meat mixture into balls and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and a meat thermometer registers 165ºF. Serve with marinara sauce over spaghetti squash if desired.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Secret Paleo Meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 101 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Cholesterol 25mg8%
Sodium 107mg4%
Potassium 110mg3%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 25IU1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
Calcium 31mg3%
Iron 0.8mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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