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Garden Veggie and Herb Meatballs (grain-free)

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Life around here can get pretty hectic and full.  With 2 kids and 2 adults, there is always something going on.  Even though we all get busy around here, it is important to me that we still eat REAL, unprocessed foods.  And this takes time.  Planning ahead a bit and spending a little time prepping food each week saves me a ton of time in the long run. This week, I made a huge batch of Garden Veggie and Herb Meatballs.

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Meatballs are an simple way to get nutrient-dense food into your family. They are easy to make, freeze really well, and everyone around here loves them.   I like to make a big batch and freeze them for fast dinners later on.  It’s awesome to have food ready to go, especially on those days when you just can’t seem to find the time to prepare food.

Meatballs can be made from any meat that you wish.  I used local, grass fed beef.  We bought part of a cow this year so there is lots of it in the freezer.  I highly recommend buying meats that are humanely-raised and pastured.

These meatballs were inspired by the bounty of vegetables and herbs in the garden.  Why not add a little bit of vegetables to go with the meat?  It’s like having a full meal all in one.   I pop a few of these in my mouth right out of the fridge when I am super busy.  And they make an excellent on the go snack.   My little one happily  munched on a few of these today while I shopped for groceries.

Like I said before, these meatballs freeze really well.  So feel free to double or triple this recipe.  Simply allow meatballs to cool completely, place in freezer  single layer on a baking sheet until completely frozen, and then store in an airtight container until ready to use.

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Garden Veggie and Herb Meatballs

★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
  • Author: Katja from Savory Lotus
  • Yield: 20-24 small meatballs 1x
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef, preferably grass fed and pastured
  • 1 and 1/2 cups packed shredded vegetables (I used zucchini, yellow summer squash, and carrot)
  • 2 TBS fresh herbs, finely chopped (basil, cilantro, or parsley) ~ I used all 3
  • 1/4 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp HERBAMARE seasoning (I use this one) OR 1 and 1/4 tsp celtic sea salt (like this one)
  • 1 egg, whipped
  • 2 pinches of celtic sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400’F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
  2. Place shredded vegetables into a colander in the sink. Sprinkle with 2 pinches of sea salt and mix well. Allow to sit for 10 minutes. Then place veggies into a clean hand towel and SQUEEZE out all of the moisture in them. Set aside.
  3. Meanwhile, puree onion and garlic together in a small food processor.
  4. Combine ground beef, squeezed out veggies, onion/garlic mixture, chopped herbs, herbamare (or plain sea salt), and egg in a large bowl. Mix with your hands until well combined
  5. Roll into desired sized meatballs and place onto baking sheet
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until brown and cooked all the way through
  7. Serve immediately OR allow to cool and freeze for later
  8. ENJOY!!!

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  1. Marci says

    August 8, 2013 at 9:27 am

    This recipe looks delicious! Have you ever made it with ground turkey instead of beef? Thanks!

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    • Katja says

      August 8, 2013 at 9:39 pm

      I haven’t but I bet if you used dark meat turkey, it would be tasty. Let me know if you try it. I have so much beef in my freezer for a 1/4 cow that we bought that beef is what I’m using right now.

      Reply
      • Dr Anna says

        August 11, 2013 at 2:26 pm

        yes but I bet its better for you with the gf beef, looks delish n cant wait to try them, usually I use some pecorino romano too. yum yum thanks!!!!

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      • Marci says

        August 16, 2013 at 10:47 am

        I made them with ground turkey last night and they were a huge success. My husband absolutely loved them. It’s normally difficult to get him to eat enough veggies so these are a great solution. Thanks for the wonderful recipe!

        Reply
    • brettani shannon says

      November 2, 2014 at 7:36 pm

      I just made this with ground turkey for dinner tonight and they were fantastic!!!! Even our four yr old guest who is used a very different diet said yum and asked for seconds!!!

      ★★★★★

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      • Katja says

        November 6, 2014 at 10:03 am

        yay! Thanks for the great feedback! I think I need to make these again soon too. Thanks for coming by!

        Reply
  2. Brooke Schweers says

    August 11, 2013 at 10:02 pm

    What a great way to sneak extra veggies into your meal! This would be a hit with kids for sure, not to mention adults! Yum!

    ★★★★★

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    • Katja says

      August 12, 2013 at 3:11 pm

      My kids love these. They make great snacks for on the go. Thanks for coming by.

      Reply
  3. Kris, Neighbor Chick says

    August 12, 2013 at 8:50 am

    These look so good! Thanks for the recipe. (I’m gonna tweet and pin) Have a lovely day!

    Reply
    • Katja says

      August 12, 2013 at 3:09 pm

      Thanks for sharing. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Sarah T says

    August 12, 2013 at 10:45 am

    I don’t eat beef, but I bet my kids/husband would love these!

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    • Katja says

      August 12, 2013 at 3:08 pm

      Yes, super kid-friendly recipe. My kids love these. Thanks for stopping by. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Suzy says

    August 15, 2013 at 11:05 am

    Totally PALEO friendly!!! LOVE this recipe! Thanks for sharing. 🙂

    ★★★★★

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    • Katja says

      August 16, 2013 at 9:43 am

      You are welcome. Thanks for coming by.

      Reply
  6. cori doron says

    October 23, 2013 at 6:29 pm

    I would love to be able to pin your recipes! They are all so delicious! Unfortunately, I can’t print so they often get lost in the shuffle.

    Reply
    • Katja says

      October 23, 2013 at 8:46 pm

      To pin my recipes, you can hover over an image in the post and a “PIN IT” button will appear. This function does not work on mobile phones, unfortunately. Thanks for coming buy! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Joanne T Ferguson says

    September 1, 2014 at 3:10 am

    G’day! Thank you for inspiring me to create an adapted recipe based on my food lifestyle!
    Here’s a photo should you wish to view!
    Cheers! Joanne
    http://bit.ly/1ukDRde

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    • Katja says

      September 3, 2014 at 5:59 pm

      thanks so much for sharing! so awesome!

      Reply
  8. Edward says

    January 6, 2017 at 2:30 am

    Recipe is super delicious. I used the veggie bits leftover from my morning green juice. The meatballs were tender, moist and full of flavor. I think that the veggie bits (insoluble fiber) have basically replaced bread crumbs to keep the meat together. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      January 6, 2017 at 11:01 am

      Yay! I am so glad that you like them. Thanks for stopping by to leave your feedback!

      Reply
  9. Judy says

    August 10, 2017 at 2:11 pm

    oh wow, refreshing recipe! can’t wait to try something without grains, or beans, or dairy!!

    Reply

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