Ingredients
Meatball Mixture
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 lb Ground Pork
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup Almond Meal (or breadcrumbs for non-Whole30)
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Pepper
- 3 Garlic Cloves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Rosemary, chopped
For Roasting
- Extra Garlic Cloves
- Extra Rosemary Sprigs
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400ºF (204ºC) to prepare for baking the meatballs.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, eggs, almond meal, onion powder, garlic powder, sea salt, ground pepper, chopped garlic cloves, and chopped fresh rosemary. Mix gently to combine all ingredients but avoid over-mixing to keep the meatballs tender.
- Form Meatballs: Wet your hands with water to prevent sticking, then roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs. Place the formed meatballs evenly in a greased baking dish.
- Add Aromatics: Nestle whole extra garlic cloves and rosemary sprigs in between the meatballs in the baking dish to infuse extra flavor during roasting.
- Bake: Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, depending on their size, until cooked through.
- Broil to Brown: For a finishing touch, broil the meatballs on high for 3 to 4 minutes to brown the tops and add a slight crispiness.
Notes
- Using almond meal keeps the recipe compliant with Whole30, but you can substitute with regular breadcrumbs if not following Whole30.
- Wet your hands before forming meatballs to make the process easier and cleaner.
- Broiling at the end helps create a nicely browned exterior without overcooking the inside.
- Fresh rosemary and garlic enhance the meatballs’ aroma and flavor; feel free to adjust the amount to your preference.
- Ensure meatballs are cooked to an internal temperature of 160ºF (71ºC) for safe consumption.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes baking + 3-4 minutes broiling
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Whole30
