Paleo Mediterranean Meatballs

Ingredients

• Ground beef

  80% lean meat / 20% fat, raw

  8 oz or 227g

• Garlic

  Raw

  1 tbsp or 9g

• Egg

  Whole, fresh eggs

  ½ large or 25g

• Spearmint

  Fresh

  1 tbsp or 6g

• Oregano

  Spices, dried

  2 ½ tbsp, leaves or 8g

• Salt

  Table

  ½ tsp or 3g

• Cumin

  Spices, cumin seed

  ¾ tbsp, whole or 5g

• Cinnamon

  Spices, ground

  ½ tbsp or 4g

• Olive oil

  Salad or cooking

  1 tbsp or 14g

• Sun-dried tomatoes

  1 tbsp or 3g

• Artichokes

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

  ¼ cup hearts or 42g

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients by hand until well mixed.
3. Shape the mixture into 1 1/2 inch meatballs using a scoop, then roll them by hand.
4. Place the meatballs on a lightly greased baking rack set over a baking sheet to catch drippings.
5. Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through. Enjoy!