Paleo Slow Cooker Meatballs in Marinara Sauce

These Paleo Slow Cooker Meatballs in Marinara Sauce are great to make ahead of time for busy weeknights or for a lazy Sunday meal! Healthy, Whole30 friendly and perfect for leftovers. Kid friendly, delicious meatballs in classic Italian inspired marinara sauce.

THE RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

For the meatballs:

• 1 and 3/4 lbs ground beef 85% lean*
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup blanched almond flour
• 3/4 tsp fine grain sea salt divided
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning blend**
• generous pinch crushed red pepper adjust for spice preference
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley - optional

For the sauce:

• 1 - 28 oz can crushed tomatoes with basil***
• 1 - 14 oz can diced tomatoes with basil and garlic***
• 1 - 6 oz can tomato paste
• 1/2 medium onion chopped
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh garlic
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano leaves
• 2 bay leaves
• sea salt to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

To make the meatballs:

1. In a small bowl, mix together the almond flour, 1/2 tsp of the sea salt, onion and garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper.
2. In a large bowl, add the ground beef and sprinkle evenly with the remaining sea salt. Add the egg and almond flour mix (plus parsley if adding) and gently mix with your hands until the mixture binds and is evenly distributed. It's important not to work the meat too much or it becomes tough.
3. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat your broiler. Form the meat mixture into 20 meatballs and arrange on the baking sheet.
4. Broil 2-4 minutes just to lightly brown and release a small amount of fat (this avoids an overly greasy sauce) and remove promptly.
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