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Asian meatballs on white plate with dipping sauce in white bowl.

Meatballs with Asian Dipping Sauce

Nutrivore Score: 211
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 497kcal
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Ingredients

For Dipping Sauce

  • 1/4 cup coconut aminos
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic dried, granulated
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon fennel seeds ground to powder
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 cup sesame oil toasted (dark)
  • 1 cup mayonnaise

For Meatballs

  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 medium onion yellow, finely chopped
  • 1 cup sunflower seeds shelled
  • 2 pounds ground beef grass-fed if possible
  • 1 teaspoon garlic dried, granulated
  • 1 teaspoon thyme fresh, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sage dry rubbed (or 2 teaspoons fresh)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper medium grind
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs

Instructions

  • To make the dipping sauce, put the coconut aminos and fish sauce in a small saucepan. Whisk in the granulated garlic, cloves, cinnamon, and ground fennel seeds. Bring to a simmer over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the honey and whisk to dissolve. Remove from the heat and let cool completely.
  • Stir the cooled sauce mixture and sesame oil into the mayonnaise. Transfer the sauce to a bowl or serving dish and refrigerate until the meatballs are ready to serve.
  • To make the meatballs, preheat the oven to 400F. Line a rimmed bakeing sheet with parchment paper.
  • Heat the coconut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat (cast iron is great here). Saute the onion until soft and nicely browned, then let cool.
  • Grind the sunflower seeds in a food processor or blender until the texture of coarse sand.
  • Mix the sunflower seeds and onion with the ground beef, spices, salt, and egg.
  • Form the meat mixture into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet. You should get about 40 meatballs.
  • Bake for 14 to 16 minutes, until fully cooked. Serve with the dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Meatballs with Asian Dipping Sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
497
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
42
g
65
%
Saturated Fat
 
11
g
69
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
17
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
12
g
Cholesterol
 
106
mg
35
%
Sodium
 
580
mg
25
%
Potassium
 
400
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
 
8
g
3
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
23
g
46
%
Vitamin A
 
80
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
37
mg
4
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.