Artificial Flavors Free Herb & Garlic Meatball Bites
Total time35 min
Prep time15 min
Cook time20 min
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These little baked bites pack serious flavor from real ingredients ā fresh garlic, thyme, parsley, turmeric, and ginger do all the heavy lifting without a single synthetic shortcut in sight. That's actually harder to pull off than it sounds, since so many store-bought meatballs and pre-made sauces sneak in flavor enhancers and artificial additives that are easy to overlook on a label. Here, everything is exactly what it says it is: honest herbs, warm spices, and good ground beef. Cassava flour keeps the texture tender and cohesive, while melted coconut oil adds just enough richness to hold it all together. The dipping sauce is a standout on its own ā coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, fresh ginger, and a touch of honey reduce into something glossy and deeply savory that you'll want to drizzle on everything. Whether you're serving these as an appetizer, a party snack, or a protein-packed weeknight bite, they disappear fast. Clean, craveable, and completely free of anything artificial.
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, cassava flour, garlic, parsley, thyme, turmeric, ginger, salt, and melted coconut oil. 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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