Name: Paleo Slow Cooker Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: PT-483370H12M27S
Total time: 6 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 lb ground lamb; 1/2 cup almond flour; 1 egg; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes; 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 small onion, finely chopped; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp dried basil; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Description

These Paleo Slow Cooker Meatballs are a delicious, healthy meal for anyone on a paleo, grain-free, or dairy-free diet. Made with a combination of beef and lamb, seasoned with fresh herbs, and simmered in a rich homemade tomato sauce, these meatballs are tender, flavorful, and easy to prepare. Perfect for a busy weeknight or meal prepping, this recipe is both satisfying and convenient, with the slow cooker doing all the work.

Ingredients

For the meatballs:

1 lb ground beef

1 lb ground lamb

1/2 cup almond flour

1 egg

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

For the sauce:

1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes

1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 small onion, finely chopped

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp dried basil

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix ground beef, ground lamb, almond flour, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, onion powder, oregano, and smoked paprika.
Form into 1.5-inch meatballs and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic for 2 minutes until fragrant.
Add crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes.
Pour half the sauce into the slow cooker, add the meatballs, then pour the remaining sauce over them.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
Serve the meatballs with zucchini noodles, spaghetti squash, or cauliflower rice.

Notes

You can make these meatballs ahead of time and store them in the fridge or freeze them for later use.

If you prefer more spice, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add diced jalapeño.

Ground turkey can be substituted for beef and lamb, though the flavor will be lighter.

If avoiding tomato sauce, try a paleo-friendly pesto or dairy-free ranch as a replacement.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
Category: Main Dish
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 6 servings
Calories: 320 kcal