Pecan Free Herb & Garlic Meatball Bites

Total time35 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time20 min

4.6

(29)

These savory little bites are packed with fresh herbs, warm spices, and garlicky depth that make them feel anything but ordinary. Ground beef gets lifted by parsley, thyme, turmeric, and ginger, then bound together with cassava flour and a touch of coconut oil before hitting a hot oven until perfectly browned. The result is a tender, juicy meatball with a slightly crisp exterior that's genuinely hard to stop eating. A quick stovetop dipping sauce made from coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, honey, and fresh ginger comes together while the meatballs bake, adding a tangy-sweet finish that ties everything together beautifully. Tree nut concerns are completely off the table here — every ingredient is straightforward, and there's nothing hiding in the mix that could cause worry. These work just as well as a crowd-pleasing appetizer as they do a weeknight protein alongside roasted vegetables or cauliflower rice. Simple, bold, and satisfying from the first bite to the last.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the meatballs

1 lb ground beef (80/20)
2 tbsp cassava flour
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
½ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp ground ginger
¾ tsp fine sea salt
1 tbsp coconut oil, melted

For the dipping sauce

3 tbsp coconut aminos
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tsp honey

For serving

1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
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 — stop as soon as the ingredients are evenly distributed to keep the meatballs tender.

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