Slow cooker paleo Italian meatballs. These paleo Italian meatballs are a hearty, healthy, and delicious gluten-free dinner that the whole family will love!
What Type of Meat is Best for Making Italian Meatballs?
Italian meatballs are typically made with ground beef, but the other meats that can be used to make them are ground pork, veal, and even a combination of the three.
The type of meat that you will use to make your Italian meatballs will depend on your personal preference. If you want to keep it traditional, then you will want to go with ground beef. However, if you want something a little more paleo-friendly, then you may want to go with just pork or veal.
Can I Put Frozen Meatballs in a Slow Cooker?
Yes, you can cook frozen meatballs in a slow cooker. The main thing to keep in mind is that the cooking time will be longer than usual.
Meatballs are not like chicken breasts or other meats that cook quickly. They need a long cooking time so they can break down and get nice and juicy. This means that if you put frozen meatballs in a slow cooker, it will take much longer for them to cook than if they were fresh out of the package.
The best way to avoid this is to thaw the meatballs before adding them to the slow cooker. If you forget, just add about an hour or two onto your cooking time and everything should turn out just fine!
Paleo Variation of the Basic Recipe for Slow Cooker Italian Meatballs
The slow cooker is a great way to cook meatballs. The slow cooker will help keep the meatballs moist and tender.
Paleo Variation of the Basic Recipe for Slow Cooker Italian Meatballs:
-Use 1/2 cup of almond flour in place of breadcrumbs
-Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil or avocado oil to the meatball mixture, instead of using butter
-Add 1 tablespoon of dried oregano and basil to the meatball mixture
-Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, instead of using garlic salt
Keto Variation of the Basic Recipe for Slow Cooker Italian Meatballs
The keto variation of the basic recipe for slow cooker Italian meatballs is a great way to enjoy delicious Italian food without guilt.
Italian food is one of the most popular cuisines in the world. It has been around for centuries and it has evolved from regional cuisine to a global phenomenon. The popularity of this cuisine has mostly been due to its simplicity and its ability to adapt to many different cultural traditions.
In recent years, we have seen an increasing number of people following ketogenic diets in order to lose weight and maintain their health. This diet is based on high-fat foods, low-carbohydrates, and moderate protein intake.
And while there are many benefits associated with this diet, it can be difficult at times to find recipes that are suitable for this diet as they often contain ingredients that are not allowed on keto diets such as rice or bread crumbs. This recipe includes all the flavors of traditional Italian cooking but without carbs. It’s guaranteed to be a hit at your next dinner party or family gathering.
Vegan Variation of the Paleo Meatballs
In this section, I will be discussing the vegan variation of the Paleo meatballs. A vegan variation is a great option for those who are vegan and also want to try something new.
The Paleo diet is a diet that has been popularized by Dr. Loren Cordain. The diet has been around for quite some time and has been proven to be effective in many cases. There are variations of the Paleo diet, but they all have the same goal: to eat like our ancestors did 10,000 years ago before agriculture was introduced.
The paleo meatballs slow cooker is a dish that is made up of beef, pork or lamb, eggs, and almond meal, or ground almonds as an alternative to breadcrumbs or oats. The ingredients are combined with herbs and spices before being formed into balls and then baked until cooked through with tomato sauce poured over them as a topping.
For those who follow the Paleo lifestyle but do not eat meat due to religious reasons or because they are vegetarian, it is possible to make a Paleo beef stew. This dish is made with a variety of different vegetables and spices for flavor. It may be made with ground beef or turkey. In the case of this recipe, we used ground beef because that is what you would find if you were browsing in your typical American grocery store (the meat department).
Slow Cooker Paleo Italian Meatballs
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To Make Meatballs: 1/2 pound (240 g) ground (minced) pork 1/2 pound (240 g) ground (minced) beef 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 large egg, beaten 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Other Ingredients: 1 jar paleo-friendly tomato sauce 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste In a large mixing bowl, combine ground pork, beef, garlic, parsley, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix well. Shape into 1-inch (2.5 cm) meatballs. Place meatballs in a slow cooker. Pour the tomato sauce over the meatballs. Cover the pot and cook on a low-heat setting for 4 hours. Turn off the cooker and open the lid. Season meatballs to taste with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle with chopped fresh basil. Serve hot.
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