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Asian Meatballs by Michelle Tam / Nom Nom Paleo https://nomnompaleo.com
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Asian Meatballs

These Asian Meatballs are a Whole30-friendly East-West fusion-inspired take on classic Sunday meatballs. They freeze well and are family-friendly!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Asian meatballs, gluten-free, keto, low carb, meatballs, paleo, Primal, Whole30
Servings: 36 meatballs
Author: Michelle Tam

Ingredients

  • 8 medium fresh shiitake mushrooms minced (or 8 dried shiitake mushrooms, rehydrated)
  • 1 medium shallot minced
  • ¾ cup minced sweet potato
  • 2 tablespoons minced cilantro
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • tablespoons Red Boat fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • Magic Mushroom Powder or Diamond Crystal kosher salt
  • Freshly-ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons melted fat of choice unnecessary if using parchment paper

Instructions

  • Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper or foil, and preheat the oven to 375°F. In the meantime, finely mince the mushrooms, shallot, sweet potato, and cilantro.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, fish sauce, tomato paste, and the minced veggies and herbs. Sprinkle on Magic Mushroom Powder (or kosher salt) and pepper. If you’re unsure of how much seasoning to use, start with ½ teaspoon Magic Mushroom Powder (or kosher salt) and a few grinds of freshly ground black pepper. Thoroughly combine the ingredients but don’t overwork the meat.
  • To check if your seasoning is correct, form and fry a mini patty. Chow it down and adjust the meatball mixture for additional salt and pepper if needed.
  • Scoop out uniform balls with a medium disher (1½ tablespoons) and roll out three dozen meatballs. Each meatball should be about 1½ inches in diameter. (If you’re not using parchment paper, brush the foil or baking sheet with the melted fat before you place the meatballs on top.)
  • Divide the meatballs onto the two lined baking sheets. Bake each tray of meatballs for 15 to 20 minutes, rotating the tray at the midpoint to ensure even cooking.
  • Plate and serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. You can also freeze the cooked meatballs for up to 6 months. Simply freeze them in a single layer and then place the solid orbs in a freezer bag or sealed container.

Nutrition

Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Fiber: 1g