Gut Friendly Ginger-Scallion Beef Meatballs

These meatballs are everything you want in a weeknight dinner — savory, a little sweet, and packed with warming aromatics that make the whole kitchen smell incredible. Fresh ginger shows up twice and in two forms, layered with garlic, turmeric, and scallions to build serious depth of flavor without relying on anything that might irritate a sensitive gut. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce in the glossy glaze, keeping things gentle while still delivering that rich, umami-forward finish. Arrowroot starch binds the meatballs and thickens the sauce, so there's no wheat flour or cornstarch in sight — just clean, simple ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do. Apple cider vinegar adds a bright little kick to the glaze that balances the honey perfectly. Everything bakes on a single sheet pan and comes together in under half an hour, which means less time standing over the stove and more time actually enjoying your meal. Finish with a scatter of fresh scallion greens and serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.

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