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    Chorizo Meatballs (Keto, Paleo, Whole30)

    January 31, 2014 Updated: April 10, 2021 by Lisa Wells / 28 Comments

    Chorizo meatballs from Melissa Joulwan's Well Fed 2

    Try these quick and easy meatballs with the flavor of chorizo from Melissa Joulwan's new cookbook, Well Fed 2: More Paleo Recipes For People Who Love To Eat.

    Melissa Joulwan's Chorizo Meatballs

    photo from Well Fed 2

    These chorizo meatballs from Melissa Joulwan of Well Fed are amazing. I made them last weekend and intended to take a photo — but they were so good we ended up eating them all! Fortunately, Melissa was kind enough let me share the incredible recipe and photo from her new cookbook, Well Fed 2: More Paleo Recipes For People Who Love To Eat.

    Well Fed 2 is more than just great recipes. It starts with helpful information sections including the basics of paleo, 30 reasons to do a Whole30, and tips for socializing. Then it goes into paleo versions of just about any food you're craving.

    My favorite chapter is Burgers, Balls and Bangers. It has recipes for 15 international flavors, instructions on how to make them into patties, meatballs or sausages — and how to cook them in the oven, on the grill, or on the stovetop. All with meat variations and suggested go-alongs. I think this one chapter will keep me supplied with dinner ideas for a long time.

    This post includes some affiliate links for your convenience. You can read my full disclosure statement here.

    I love that there are so many international recipes throughout the book — from Deconstructed Gyro to Thai Basil Beef. There are paleo versions of dishes inspired by Mexican, Italian, Chinese, and Japanese cuisines.

    If you're following an Autoimmune Protocol version of the paleo diet, over 100 of the recipes have AIP adaptations. And if you're doing a Whole30, all but two of the recipes in Well Fed 2 are Whole 30 compliant. With over 200 recipes and quick meal ideas, this book is a great paleo resource.

    For more ground meat recipes, try these:

    • Best Taco Meat Recipe (Keto, Paleo, Whole30)
    • Easy Keto Meatloaf Recipe (Paleo, Gluten Free, Whole30)
    • Breakfast Sausage (Paleo, Keto, Whole30)
    • Honey Chipotle Meatballs from the Paleo Cupboard Cookbook

     

    Chorizo meatballs from Melissa Joulwan's Well Fed 2

    Melissa Joulwan’s Chorizo Meatballs

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    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 20 mins
    Servings: 4 servings, approx. 20-30 meatballs per pound
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Keto, Low Carb, Paleo, Whole30
    Author: Melissa Joulwan

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons warm water
    • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
    • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 pound ground pork
    • 1 clove garlic minced (about 1 teaspoon)
    • 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
    • ½ tablespoon dried ancho chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano leaves
    • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

    Instructions

    • Prep: In a small bowl, mix baking soda and cream of tartar in water. Meanwhile, place meat and all other flavorings in a mixing bowl. Add the baking soda/water to meat.
    • Blend: For a smoother, more tender texture, use a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or a food processor) to mix the ingredients. For more a traditional, nubby texture, mix the meat by hand.
    • Shape: Roll about 1 tablespoon of meat into a 1-inch ball.
    • Cook using oven, grill or stovetop: OVEN: Cover a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 400F, then bake meatballs for 20-25 minutes, until browned and sizzling. GRILL: Preheat a gas grill with all burners on high and the lid closed, about 10 minutes. Thread the meatballs onto skewers (metal or bamboo soaked in water), leaving a little breathing room between them. Place on the grill grates and cook 4 minutes, then flip the skewers and cook an additional 3-4 minutes, until browned and sizzling. STOVETOP: Heat a little fat in a large, non-stick skillet over medium heat, about 2 minutes. Add the meatballs in a single layer, leaving some wiggle room around them — you will probably need to cook them in batches. Cook, turning occasionally for even browning, about 6-8 minutes, until caramelized outside and cooked on the inside.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 310kcal Carbohydrates: 2g Protein: 20g Fat: 24g Saturated Fat: 9g Cholesterol: 82mg Sodium: 740mg Potassium: 426mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 1g Vitamin A: 483IU Vitamin C: 3mg Calcium: 24mg Iron: 2mg
    Keyword: Chorizo, ground pork, meatballs
    Did you make this recipe?Please leave a star rating above and share your photo on social. I love seeing what you've made!

    Recipe and photo reprinted with permission from Well Fed 2: More Paleo Recipes For People Who Love To Eat (Smudge Publishing).

    Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book, but all opinions are my own.  

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    Comments

    1. castleofblue

      January 31, 2014 at 3:19 pm

      I don't know how truly international it is, but I love 'healthified' General Tso's chicken. 🙂

      Reply
    2. Debbie

      January 31, 2014 at 3:20 pm

      Id have to say Puerto Rican Beef

      Reply
    3. Susanne Perry

      January 31, 2014 at 3:35 pm

      Love a lot of your recipes would like to have the cookbook to continue to eat paleo

      Reply
    4. Elisa (@ElisaGIH)

      January 31, 2014 at 3:38 pm

      My favorite international recipe... I love udon soup, real Italian pizza, sushi, sweet and sour chicken, pad thai... too many to count 🙂

      Reply
    5. Vanessa

      January 31, 2014 at 4:41 pm

      I love anything Thai! Tom Kha soup, pad thai, pad see ew!

      Reply
    6. Kim

      January 31, 2014 at 5:05 pm

      I love baingan bharta! mmm

      Reply
    7. Kelly Mueller

      January 31, 2014 at 5:11 pm

      My favorite International Recipe? hhhmmmm. I think I would have to go with Pad Thai (made with sun shine sauce, allergic to peanuts ;D)

      Reply
    8. Christine

      January 31, 2014 at 5:14 pm

      love it

      Reply
    9. Alli

      January 31, 2014 at 5:19 pm

      Right now I am loving a paleo "Moo Shu Pork" recipe!! Most Asian inspired cuisines = YUM!

      Reply
    10. kymber

      January 31, 2014 at 5:34 pm

      I don't know if I have a favorite...but LOVE Mel's recipes and use her 1st cookbook all the time.

      Reply
    11. Suan Craig

      January 31, 2014 at 7:49 pm

      Asian food

      Reply
    12. Samantha

      January 31, 2014 at 8:30 pm

      I love curries, all types of curries...and luckily it fits in with my new-found love of Paleo.

      Reply
    13. Hollis

      January 31, 2014 at 9:16 pm

      I love making vietnamese style stir fry with lots of fish sauce and lime.

      Reply
    14. Chrissa Hunt

      January 31, 2014 at 10:24 pm

      Mel's recipes are the best! I love her middle eastern recipes. The Moroccan dipping sauce and ras-el-hanout spice mix are staples in my home.

      Reply
    15. itzia

      February 01, 2014 at 10:34 am

      Tinga de pollo

      Reply
    16. PendleStitches

      February 01, 2014 at 11:57 am

      My favourite international recipe has to be beouf bourginon. I have it simmering in the oven as I type.

      Reply
    17. Cristal Porter

      February 01, 2014 at 4:06 pm

      My favorite international recipe is probably chili verde and spanish rice. Gosh, I love anything Mexican! Grew up eating it and experimenting with making more paleo versions.

      Reply
    18. Suzanne

      February 02, 2014 at 6:26 am

      Italian roast pork - delicious!

      Reply
    19. Denise C

      February 02, 2014 at 11:01 pm

      I've been making lots of chimichurri sauce lately. Yum!

      Reply
    20. Stephanie D

      February 03, 2014 at 6:42 pm

      I adore Vietnamese food!

      Reply
    21. Susan Lawrence

      February 03, 2014 at 7:17 pm

      Tough to choose just one! Asian I love all the veggies

      Reply
    22. Andrea

      February 04, 2014 at 1:04 pm

      Fav international food has to be anything from China with garlic. Visited there a few years ago and the area I was in seasoned everything with garlic. Yum!

      Reply
    23. kristina

      February 10, 2014 at 11:15 pm

      My favorite international recipe...pad Thai.

      Reply
    24. Kendra

      February 14, 2014 at 7:28 pm

      My favorite is Mexican although I try not to eat the outer coverings....corn, flour...fajitas are yummy!

      Reply
    25. Colleen G

      February 15, 2014 at 5:18 am

      Something Greek - marinated lamb maybe.

      Reply
    26. Samantha M. (@imaclutz89)

      February 15, 2014 at 4:30 pm

      We make a lot of vegetable stir fries!

      Reply
    27. Heather

      February 16, 2014 at 11:18 am

      I love fajitas!

      Reply
    28. Sharon

      February 16, 2014 at 10:38 pm

      I love tabouleh!

      Reply

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