Paleo Mediterranean Meatballs

Ingredients

• Ground beef

  80% lean meat / 20% fat, raw

  3 ½ oz or 99g

• Garlic

  Raw

  ½ tbsp or 4g

• Egg

  Whole, fresh eggs

  ¼ extra large or 14g

• Spearmint

  Fresh

  ½ tbsp or 3g

• Oregano

  Spices, dried

  1 ¼ tbsp, leaves or 4g

• Salt

  Table

  ¼ tsp or 2g

• Cumin

  Spices, cumin seed

  ⅜ tbsp, whole or 2g

• Cinnamon

  Spices, ground

  ¼ tbsp or 2g

• Avocado oil

  ½ tbsp or 7g

• Sun-dried tomatoes

  Packed in oil, drained

  ¾ piece or 2g

• Artichokes

  (globe or french), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt

  ⅛ cup hearts or 21g

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
2. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl by hand.
3. Shape meatballs with a scoop and roll them in your hands into 1 1/2 inch balls.
4. Place meatballs on a lightly greased baking rack that is resting on a baking sheet with sides to collect the drippings.
5. Bake for about 15 minutes or until cooked through. Enjoy!