An instant family favorite. So much healthier than the takeout version but packed with just as much flavor. This is perfect served over stir fried cauliflower rice or straight from a bowl all on its own. Seriously, SO GOOD.

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Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Course

Main Dish

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

35 minutes

Passive Time

45 minutes

Servings

servings

Ingredients

Add-Ins & Toppings

• 1 bell pepper cut into chunks any color
• Chopped green onions for garnish

Meatballs

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1/2 lb lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup onion diced finely
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp almond flour
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Sweet and Sour Sauce

• 2 small fresh oranges, juiced approximately 3/4 cup juice
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup coconut aminos
• 1/4 cup sugar-free ketchup using our recipe or Primal Kitchens brand
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp almond flour
• 1/2 tsp sea salt

Course Main Dish Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 35 minutes Passive Time 45 minutes Servings servings Ingredients Add-Ins & Toppings 1 bell pepper cut into chunks any color Chopped green onions for garnish Meatballs 1 lb ground chicken 1/2 lb lean ground beef 1/2 cup onion diced finely 1 egg 1 tbsp almond flour 1 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/4 tsp ground black pepper Sweet and Sour Sauce 2 small fresh oranges, juiced approximately 3/4 cup juice 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup coconut aminos 1/4 cup sugar-free ketchup using our recipe or Primal Kitchens brand 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 2 garlic cloves 1 tbsp almond flour 1/2 tsp sea salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Place all ingredients for the meatballs in the large bowl and mix together.
3. Form into golf sized balls and place evenly on a baking sheet, without have them touch each other.
4. Bake for 15 minutes.
5. While the meatballs are baking, place all ingredients for the sweet and sour sauce in a blender and blend until smooth.
6. Remove the meatballs once they are finished baking.
7. Pour the sauce into a large saucepan and heat over medium high heat until it comes to a boil.
8. Add the meatballs and bell pepper, then reduce the heat to medium until everything comes to a simmer.
9. Simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
10. Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped green onions before serving.

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