
These savory, aromatic meatballs are the kind of weeknight dinner that feels way more impressive than the effort involved. Fresh ginger and garlic do the heavy lifting on flavor, while turmeric adds a warm, golden depth and sliced scallions bring a bright, oniony punch throughout every bite. The glaze ā built from coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of honey ā comes together in just a few minutes on the stovetop and turns glossy and rich without a single drop of anything artificial. Coconut aminos is the real hero here for anyone trying to avoid the synthetic additives and flavor enhancers that sneak into conventional soy sauces and bottled glazes. Arrowroot starch keeps the meatballs tender and helps the sauce cling beautifully, so every meatball is fully coated when you toss them together at the end. The whole thing bakes in a hot oven until perfectly cooked through, then gets finished in that sticky, fragrant glaze ā simple, clean, and genuinely delicious.
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, scallion whites, 1 tbsp fresh ginger, garlic, turmeric, ground ginger, arrowroot starch, salt, and melted coconut oil. Mix with your hands until just combined ā do not overwork the meat.
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