These little oven-baked bites are packed with fresh garlic, parsley, thyme, and warm spices like turmeric and ginger, making them anything but ordinary. Cassava flour steps in as the binder here, doing exactly what breadcrumbs usually do ā holding everything together and keeping the texture tender ā without a trace of gluten. It's the kind of swap that actually works, and you'd never know anything was missing. The dipping sauce is a bright, slightly sweet blend of coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, honey, and fresh ginger that reduces down into something genuinely crave-worthy. Together, the meatballs and sauce hit that perfect balance of savory, herby, and just a little tangy. They work beautifully as an appetizer, a party snack, or even a protein-forward weeknight dinner. Baking them on a parchment-lined sheet keeps cleanup minimal and the results consistently golden.
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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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