With Sarah out of town for the filming of Primal Chef, it was my job to create this recipe and share it on Everyday Paleo. Well, technically I didn’t create this recipe, Sarah told me what to cook, how to cook it and in what order, prior to leaving! Our boys absolutely love the enchilada sauce from Everyday Paleo and what better way to enjoy a sauce than on meatballs! Sarah and our son Jaden (8yo) actually created this recipe for Jaden’s book report project earlier this week. What I did create however, was a fun time for me and the boys in the kitchen while preparing this great meal, and believe me, it’s pretty amazing. Hope you all enjoy it as much as we did!
The Sauce (Seafood enchilada sauce from Everyday Paleo)
Note: prepare sauce or have it simmering prior to putting meatballs into the oven.
1 medium onion, minced
2 tbsp coconut oil
2 cups tomato puree (make your own-about 4 large tomatoes pureed in a food processor)
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp sea salt
Saute the onions in coconut oil until limp. Add tomato puree, garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano and salt. Mix well and let simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring often. Pour the sauce into a food processor and process until smooth.
Meatballs
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
1 1/2 tsp salt
3 garlilc cloves
1 tbsp oregano
1/2 small onion, minced
2 tsp cumin
Mix together all ingredients and form golf ball size meatballs. Place meatballs into a glass dish (will probably need 2- makes about 24 meatballs) and bake at 375 for 15 min. Then spoon sauce over the meatballs and bake for another 10-15 minutes.
As always, enjoy!!
Erin D. says
May 19, 2012 at 8:00 pmLooks yummy! Meatballs are always a big hit at my table, so I’ll add this dish. Thanks for all the tips, helpful for cooking strategies!
sally says
May 20, 2012 at 12:36 pmI LOVE MEATBALLS!!!!!!!
Fay Edwards says
May 20, 2012 at 1:40 pmSounds Good will try this. Thanks
Fay Edwards says
May 20, 2012 at 1:42 pmOk , Thanks
Kimberly says
May 20, 2012 at 8:10 pmLooks yummy! Thanks for posting.
Linda Collier says
May 21, 2012 at 1:50 pmSauce is incredible! It’s simmering as I type. Meatballs are in the oven using breakfast sausage and grass-fed bison. I can hardly wait for dinner. Thanks for sharing. Already pinned it and will be blogging the recipe very soon!
Kim says
May 21, 2012 at 2:56 pmWhat’s a good side for this recipe? My husband likes sides 🙂
Sarah says
May 21, 2012 at 9:14 pmI would make this purple cabbage slaw to go with it! http://everydaypaleo.com/2010/10/19/cooking-demo-paleo-tacos-with-purple-cabbage-slaw/
Lori says
May 21, 2012 at 5:45 pmHelp…i use the coconut oil in a jar…is the measurement in hard form or do you melt it and then measure…thanks..
Sarah says
May 21, 2012 at 9:13 pmIf you measure it liquid or solid, it will still be 2 tablespoons. Just scoop the tablespoons into your pan, heat until melted, and add the onions.
Ashley says
May 22, 2012 at 3:38 ammade this tonight – delicious!!
Michelle says
May 22, 2012 at 8:40 amI made this last night and it was delicious and super easy. I can see this becoming a regular at our home. Thank you!
Suze says
May 22, 2012 at 5:13 pmMade this for dinner tonight – thumbs up!!! 😀 There’s only two of use so there is all manner of leftovers, lol. Yum! Hubby says it’s a keeper.
Jeremy Zawodny says
May 22, 2012 at 8:19 pmVery tasty! I made this on Sunday (eclipse day) and blogged about it over on HowToEatAndLive as well:
http://howtoeatandlive.com/2012/05/paleo-meatballs-mexican-style/
Thanks for posting!
Steph says
May 23, 2012 at 1:41 pmI just cant stomach the smell of the coconut oil (even tho i love coconut). When it starts warming up – i get super nauseated.
Can i use olive oil or something else instead.??
Thanks so much!!!
Sarah says
May 24, 2012 at 7:35 amHave you tried this? Does not taste or smell like coconut. http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/expeller-pressed_coconut_oil.htm
Jessica says
June 7, 2012 at 12:28 pmThese look amazing. I am just starting to go Paleo, and I am so happy I found your site. You have amazing recipes!
Sarah says
June 7, 2012 at 1:09 pmThank you! Glad you found my site too!
Sasha says
June 26, 2012 at 3:20 pmMade these last night and I enjoyed the meatballs. A nice change. Not sure if its because I had to use canned puree but I didn’t enjoy the sauce.
abigail says
July 29, 2012 at 12:55 amToday is the second time I’m making this for the family (the first time was 3 weeks ago). Everybody loves it! I added more tomatoes for the sauce because I used real tomatoes. I will cook this for friends as well for sure! Thanks for this recipe!
Sara says
August 8, 2012 at 3:32 pmYum! Making this tonight 🙂 I love me some meaty meatballs.
Michelle says
November 29, 2012 at 3:58 pmAre these good to freeze and reheat at another time? And what sides do you use with this dish?
Valerie says
February 27, 2013 at 5:56 pmI’m not usually one to comment on a recipe, but since going Paleo I’ve struggled finding recipes to please the whole family. These meatballs were an absolute hit with my family!!! These will be finding their way to the dinner table often. Thank you!
James Allen says
May 14, 2013 at 7:45 amJust made these last night and WOW these were good. I didn’t have cumin so I substituted Mrs Dash, and oh my were they good. THANKS!!
Sarah says
May 15, 2013 at 6:08 amSo glad you liked them, thank you!
Gardinshoppen.dk says
May 30, 2013 at 5:18 amLovely recipe! Tasted lovely!
stuart says
July 23, 2013 at 6:12 pmAs a side we had thinly sliced courgette, like linguine pasta but obviously no pasta involved.