These Easy Oven Baked Paleo Meatballs are sure to become a favorite! So quick and easy to make and loaded with flavor! Whole30, gluten free, dairy free and delicious!
I have made these meatballs more times than I can count! Whenever I need a quick meal or I know we’ll be eating on the road- I make these. They are ready in less than 30 minutes and there is just a little hands on time.
The mixture of turkey and beef keeps them light, but not dry. I never use the super lean turkey, that stuff has no flavor and fat is not the enemy! I use italian seasoning mix for most of the flavor and it’s so good! Almond flour takes the place of bread crumbs and keeps them gluten free and grain free. It helps bind them together without drying them out- I always love using Anthony’s Goods almond flour, it’s very fine which works best.
They are so easy to make and come together so fast. I use a cookie scoop which makes it so quick and they come out more even that way. They are also great to make ahead and eat for the week. I’m thinking they would freeze great as well.
I like them dipped in pasta sauce, but they are also good dipped in Paleo Ranch. They are tender, flavorful, and great for using in any recipe that calls for meatballs. You could add them to a soup, your favorite sauce, or snack on them plain. You really can’t go wrong any way you have them.
You will love how easy and delicious these meatballs are. Also great for game day- everyone will love them.
Here are a some more appetizers and finger foods that you’ll love- Paleo Whole30 Chicken Tenders, Paleo Chicken Nuggets, Chipotle Stuffed Mushrooms, Paleo Sweet Potato Bacon Tots.
Ingredients
- 1 pound grass-fed ground beef
- 1 pound ground turkey (check for no added ingredients)
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400° and line a sheet tray with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine beef, turkey, egg, italian seasoning, salt, almond flour, and coconut aminos. Mix until everything is completely combined- the best way to do that is with clean hands.
- Wash your hands, then use a cookie scoop to make balls. Roll between palms to make smooth.
- Place on prepared sheet tray and bake for 20 minutes.
Hi Jay!
Can’t wait to try the meatballs! I have a question. What Italian seasoning do you use that is Whole30 compliant? A prepackaged mix?
Thanks and just love your recipes!
God bless,
Bonnie
Hi Bonnie- I actually found an organic one at Aldi with all clean ingredients that I use a lot. Simply Organic is another brand with good ingredients and I’ve seen them at Kroger, Meijer and health food stores. Here is the Amazon link as well:https://www.amazon.com/Simply-Organic-Seasoning-Certified-0-95-Ounce/dp/B000WR4SJ0/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1476723017&sr=8-3&keywords=italian%2Bseasoning&th=1
I hope that helps and I hope you try them! Thank you for the kind words! God bless 🙂
Interesting how you mix the turkey and the beef in these meatballs Jessica! I can’t wait to try! They look delicious!
Thanks, Mary Ann!
So good and couldn’t believe how easy they were to throw together! Just added a little garlic powder and nutritional yeast. My fiancé who doesn’t usually care for meatballs AT ALL even commented on how tasty they were. Definitely going to be my go to meatball recipe!!
Awesome! I’m so glad to hear that, Elaine! Thanks for trying them and for the great feedback!
What are coconut aminos and where can I get them? Thanks!
Hi Erin- they are a soy-free sauce that adds a great savory flavor. A lot of people compare them to soy sauce, but I don’t like soy sauce and love coconut aminos. You can find them at health food stores, usually by the asian food or Thrive Market:http://go.thrv.me/aff_c?offer_id=6&aff_id=14301 They even have their own brand that is so delicious. I hope that helps- let me know if you have any other questions.
You can also order them on Amazon.
Thanks Jennifer! You are right, but they are more expensive than anywhere else that way.
Is there something I can use instead of Almond flour? I’m doing whole30 and I think I’ve discovered I have a reaction to nuts.
Hi Natalie- you can try coconut flour, but you’ll only need probably 2 tablespoons since it’s much drier. You could also try arrowroot flour in the same measurement as the almond flour. Those would be my suggestions. Hope that helps and enjoy!
Do you by chance know how many calories? THANK YOU! looking forward to making these.
Hi Stefanie- I don’t, I’m sorry! Hope you enjoy them!
I use myfitnesspal. I add the link for the recipe in and it will calculate the nutritional info for any recipe. Hope it helps!
Thanks, Collette! Isn’t that so nice! 🙂
Is there something else I could use instead of coconut aminos, I am allergic to coconut, and I am doing whole30. I was wondering if maybe a sesame oil might work? Or can I leave it out? Thanks!
Hi Brandi- you can just leave it out. Sesame oil would add a nice flavor, but I wouldn’t add 2 tablespoons or they may be greasy. Maybe one. Hope you enjoy!
These were EXCELLENT. I substituted ground pork for the ground turkey and they were so moist and flavorful! I will be adding this recipe to the Whole 30 arsenal for sure!
Thanks for trying my recipe, Robin! Ground pork sounds like a great substitute. So glad it will be added to the arsenal 🙂
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My son is allergic to all nuts and peanuts. What substitutes could we use for the skins flour?
I have an egg replacer as well to bake with.
Would you have a recipe for paleo ketchup and mayonnaise?
Love your website. We new to paleo and I need ideas to feed a toddler! Thanks
Hi Vimtha- you can use tapioca flour or arrowroot flour in place of the almond flour. Here is my paleo ketchup recipe: https://www.jaysbakingmecrazy.com/2015/04/07/paleo-whole30-ketchup/
and here is my paleo mayo recipe: https://www.jaysbakingmecrazy.com/2015/03/21/paleo-whole30-mayo/
Thanks for the kind words! I hope you find lots more recipes you like. Let me know if you have any more questions 🙂
Thank you so much! This is awesome!
You’re welcome, Vee!
I just made these and they’re delicious! I’m just wondering why mine look so ugly and nothing like the photo. You can see a clear difference between the turkey and the beef. I tried to mix it as much as possible before the turkey got too warm and sticky. I also felt like it was hard to form the meatballs even with a scooper because it got so sticky and messy.
Hi Laura- thanks for trying my recipe! I’m sorry they didn’t turn out as expected. I would say make to really mix them good, even chill it for a little bit if you need. It sounds like the mixture was too sticky- maybe add a little more almond flour next time. I hope that helps and I hope you try them again!
Can these be frozen to make them later? Looking for some meals to freeze for school year.
Hi Jennie- yes, definitely! I would suggest placing them on wax or parchment paper on a sheet tray, freezing them, then store them in a large bag or container. Freezing them first like that will make it so they don’t stick together and you can thaw them out as needed. You may already know that. 🙂 Hope you enjoy!
Just made these! Only change was to increase the salt to 1 teaspoon. They look exactly like the photos and taste great. Thanks for this recipe – it’s definitely a keeper!
You’re welcome, Erin! Thanks for trying them and for the great feedback! 🙂
What’s the best way to keep the meatballs? And how long do they last in the fridge / freezer?
Hi Jess- I usually just refrigerate them and they will last 5-7 days there. Or you can freeze them up to 6 months. Enjoy!
Hi there! I don’t have a cookie scooper and I’ve run into trouble before making these too small (then they dry out). Can you give me a size estimate (pre-cooked) for these to ensure the noted cooking time is appropriate? Thank you!
Hi Elena- I’d say about 1 1/2 inched each. You can also divide it into 24 equal pieces- which may seem kind of annoying, but will result in the right size without a cookie scoop. Just divide in two, then each of those in two until you have 24. I hope that helps!
Yes, very helpful! Thank you so much- can’t wait to make these again!