Carrageenan Free Ginger-Scallion Beef Meatballs

These savory, aromatic meatballs are packed with fresh ginger, garlic, and scallions, delivering bold flavor in every bite without relying on any processed thickeners or additives. Carrageenan hides in a surprising number of store-bought sauces, marinades, and even some packaged meats, so making everything from scratch here is a genuine win. Arrowroot starch does the heavy lifting as a binder in the meatballs and as a thickener in the glossy coconut aminos glaze, keeping the whole dish clean and completely free of seaweed-derived additives. The glaze itself — built from coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, honey, and fresh ginger — cooks down into something sticky, tangy, and deeply savory that coats every meatball beautifully. A hit of turmeric adds warmth and a gorgeous golden hue, while the scallion greens scattered on top at the end keep things bright and fresh. Whether you're serving these over rice, tucking them into lettuce cups, or just eating them straight off the pan, they're the kind of weeknight dinner that feels way more impressive than the effort involved.

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