Asian Beef Meatballs & Broccoli
Savory beef meatballs AND the perfect teriyaki style Asian sauce get a gluten & sugar-free makeover that's Whole30 compliant and squeaky clean. These Asian Meatballs are baked to perfection, meaning no stovetop mess.
Servings: 6
Calories: 562kcal
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 2 lbs Ground Beef
- 1 Egg
- 2 tsp Toasted Sesame Oil
- 1/2 cup Almond Flour
- 1/2 tsp Ground Ginger
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
For the Sauce
- 2/3 cup Coconut Aminos
- 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar see notes
- 2 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil
- 2 tsp Minced Garlic
- 1/2 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 tsp Ground Ginger
- pinch Red Pepper Flakes
- 2 tsp Arrowroot mixed with 1 Tbsp water optional, to thicken
- Sliced Green Onions, Toasted Sesame Seeds optional garnish
For the Broccoli
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment for easy cleanup and set aside.
- Add the meatball ingredients to a large bowl and mix until just combined. Roll into 30 to 36 meatballs (I used a cookie scoop to size them evenly) and arrange on the lined baking sheet.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until cooked through.
- While the meatballs cook, add the sauce ingredients to a medium saucepan and bring to a low boil. Reduce to a simmer, and cook until reduced by about 1/3 and thickened to your liking, stirring often. If using a thinner balsamic (and you want to speed up the thickening time), add the arrowroot and water slurry, whisking into the sauce and heating until thick.
- Add the broccoli and water to a large saucepan and bring the water to a boil. Cover and steam until broccoli is bright green and fork tender. Drain & season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Arrange the broccoli and meatballs in a large dish and coat with sauce. Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onion and toasted sesame seeds. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute the broccoli for steamed cauliflower rice, white rice (if you do grains – or have someone in the family who does!), stir-fried veggies or eat it solo
- Use a cookie scoop to size the meatballs evenly
- Linking my favorite glaze-style balsamic vinegar on Amazon HERE
- If using a thinner balsamic (and you want to speed up the thickening time), add 2 tsp arrowroot mixed with 1 Tbsp water, to thicken
- For freezer instructions, check out my Freezer Guide post HERE