On the seventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me… Honey Chipotle Meatballs.
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More appetizers! Because we all know holidays are filled with parties and get togethers, and usually the easiest option is to bring an appetizer or dessert. Yesterday I shared Mozzarella Sticks, and today I’m sharing the Honey Chipotle Meatballs from The Paleo Cupboard Cookbook.
Let’s talk about The Paleo Cupboard Cookbook. Here’s what I love about it. 1) There are 140 PALEO RECIPES! And they are neatly organized in the back of the book with pictures included. 2) There’s a 4 week meal plan in the front of the book, with a shopping list for each week. 3) There are kitchen tips with most of the recipes, which teach you how to make-ahead recipes or freeze them. So helpful!
I’ve always been a fan of Amy Desmore’s blog, Paleo Cupboard. I love how her recipes are do-able, explained well, and useful in weekly cooking. The book is filled with just what it says, “real food, real flavor”.
- ¾ pound ground beef
- ¾ pound ground pork
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg, beaten
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons ghee, lard, or tallow
- ½ cup chicken stock
- ⅓ cup tomato paste
- ¼ cup raw honey
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon chipotle chili powder or chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon dry yellow mustard
- 3 green onions, chopped, for garnish (optional)
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Make the meatballs: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, mix the ground beef and pork, onion, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper with your hands until just combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs 1½ inches in diameter.
- Melt the ghee in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 5 minutes, turning frequently, until browned on all sides. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through.
- While the meatballs are cooking, make the sauce: Place all of the sauce ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and whisk to combine. Bring just to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, until the sauce has thickened, stirring occasionally. Taste and add additional chipotle powder or dry mustard if desired.
- Once the meatballs are done cooking, use a slotted spoon to transfer them to the pan with the sauce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with chopped green onion, if desired, and serve.
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