Baked Chili Meatballs

Baked Chili Meatballs w/ Raw Cheddar, Cilantro & Grated Carrots

Meatballs are a favorite of my Little Love, so I am constantly trying to come up with different flavor variations so they seem “new” each time we have them.  This is her favorite one, my go-to recipe if I need to make some fast.  Baking them is wonderful too, they cook fast and you can make large batches all at one time (my preferred method, I find they cook more evenly in the oven versus the stovetop).

Baked Chili Meatballs

Enjoy these topped with your favorite Chili toppings or alongside your favorite dipping sauce.  

Equipment: Large Baking Pan (I use a Stoneware Large Bar Pan), Medium-Size Mixing Bowl, Fork

·      1 pound grass-fed ground beef (See Resources)

·      2 tablespoons chili powder blend (See Note below)

·      2 teaspoons dried thyme

·      1 fresh garlic clove, peeled, finely minced or grated

·      1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt (See Resources)

·      ¼ teaspoon organic kelp granules, optional (I use Maine Coast)

1.    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

2.   Place ground meat in a medium size bowl.  Add chili powder, thyme, garlic, sea salt and kelp granules.  Use a fork or one hand to combine just until ingredients are combined.

3.   Get baking pan ready.  Grab a small portion of the meat, roll into small ball in the palm of your hands, place on baking sheet.  Repeat until meat is gone. 

4.   Place baking pan in preheated oven and bake meatballs for 10 minutes, until brown. 

5.    Remove from oven and serve hot or store meatballs in an airtight container in refrigerator for later.    

Yield: 20-30 meatballs

Note: If you don’t have chili powder blend, try a combination of chili powder, cumin, coriander and oregano.

Serving Suggestions: Serve with your favorite dipping sauce or top with your favorite chili toppings like fresh cilantro, grated raw cheddar cheese, lacto-fermented Kimchi, sliced avocado, grated carrot, etc. 


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