Easy AIP Beef Meatballs (Paleo, GF, Whole 30)

If you’re in search of a quick easy AIP meatball recipe, you’re in the right place. This recipe is ready in about 30 minutes and works as a versatile component for a bunch of different meal options. 

Ingredients for AIP Meatballs

• Ground Beef-  Go with about 10-15% fat content for the beef if possible. If you’d like to use beef with a lower fat content, just watch them closely to prevent them from drying out.

Grass-fed beef is preferable- Butcher Box is a great option for grass-fed/grass-finished beef.

• Arrowroot Starch- Tapioca flour is fine too. Just using a little bit helps to retain moisture. I used 90% lean ground beef for this recipe- if you use something that's higher in fat, it may be worth using an extra 1-2 tsp of arrowroot starch or just use a broiler pan so the fat can drain off.
• Onions- Yellow or white onions work well. Onions provide flavor and moisture.
• Onion Powder
• Garlic Powder
• Italian Seasoning
• Sea Salt
• Full-Fat Coconut Milk - You don't have to use coconut milk; use whatever nondairy milk works best for you- basically just something to add a little moisture. As far as coconut milk goes, I like Thai Kitchen 2 Simple Ingredient coconut milk because it has no guar gum and the consistency is always smooth and predictable. It's a bit thinner than full-fat coconut milk but I use it for everything. Plus I LOVE that it has an easy pour spout. I keep a case of this stuff on Amazon subscribe and save, so I get 6 cartons every month. 

Broiler Pan vs Baking Sheet vs Glass Dish

I have cooked these on both a broiler pan and a cookie sheet. I found that they were a little juicer when cooking on the cookie sheet but retained less grease when cooked on the broiler pan. Either of these methods works fine. I haven’t tried using a glass dish yet but I assume this would work well too.

How to Serve

These can be eaten with zucchini noodles, sweet potato glass noodles, cassava spaghetti noodles, or even eaten solo with a salad or some roasted veggies.  

Sauces for AIP Meatballs

While these are delicious without sauce, I know people love sauce with their meatballs. Here are a few options:

• Tomatoless Pasta Sauce
• Make an AIP Gravy
• Use KC Naturals Ketchup or BBQ Sauce
• Nightshade Free BBQ Sauce
• Pineapple Bacon BBQ Sauce

How to Store Meatballs

These will stay fresh in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. 

Conclusion

I hope you enjoyed this recipe. If you made it, leave a comment below and let me know what you thought. I'd love to hear from you!