
These sticky, glossy meatballs hit that perfect sweet-savory note that makes a whole table go quiet. The sauce builds its deep flavor from 100% grape juice, coconut aminos, honey, and a double hit of fresh ginger ā no soy sauce, no flour-thickened gravy, nothing that would trip up a wheat-free kitchen. Cassava flour stands in as the binder inside the meatballs themselves, doing exactly what breadcrumbs usually do without any grain in sight, while arrowroot starch pulls the sauce together into a silky, spoon-coating glaze. The meatballs go into a hot oven first to get properly browned and cooked through, then finish in the skillet so every one gets lacquered in that jammy, ginger-forward sauce. It's the kind of dish that looks like it took serious effort but comes together with pantry staples and one baking sheet. Scatter some fresh parsley over the top and you've got something genuinely impressive for a weeknight or a party spread.
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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, cassava flour, garlic, 1 tsp grated ginger, turmeric, and salt. Mix with your hands until just combined ā stop as soon as the ingredients are evenly distributed to keep the meatballs tender.
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