Smokey Bacon Meatballs

Is there anything that bacon doesn’t make better? That’s a big “NO” in my book.

REAL TALK: the only reason I don’t put bacon in more recipes is because I’m too lazy to cook it.

Anyone else have this problem?

Do yourself a favor and just go make some bacon. You’re going to want it for these Smokey Bacon Meatballs! They are easy to make and offer up a subtle change from the typical meatball flavor. They are tender and moist, along with being seasoned just right!

They’re pretty addicting, so you may want to double the batch!

I use good quality grass fed and grass finished ground beef from Strauss Brands meat. If you have never heard of them, check them out! They offer meat BORN & RAISED in the USA! They’re having a promotion through the end of this month (April 30, 2018). It’s goal is to educate consumers on their role in restoring our ecosystem and committing to environmental stewardship. All you have to do is pledge your support of America’s farmers who manage their land sustainably and produce grass fed and grass finished beef – in return, you’ll receive a special offer for 5 pounds of ground beef for $25 + FREE SHIPPING through Strauss. This is an AMAZING deal! Check out the 1 LB Challenge for more information! (NOT SPONSORED: I just love this meat and want to spread the goodness and it’s a great cause to support!)

So, do yourself another favor, and grab some of their ground beef! It has phenomenal flavor and there’s never any fat to drain off of the meat. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, count your blessings that you’ve never had to experience cooking with terrible quality, fatty (not the good kind) meats. Quality is so important with the meat that you eat!

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Smokey Bacon Meatballs

Cook Time

25 minutes

Servings

meatballs

Ingredients

• 6-8 slices Cooked bacon chopped
• 1 Medium onion diced
• 1 tbsp Avocado oil sub olive oil/butter/ghee
• 1 lb Grass fed ground beef
• 1 tsp Pink salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper
• 1 Egg beaten
• 1/4 cup Almond Flour
• 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 1 tsp Liquid smoke optional, but recommended (it's technically not paleo)
• 1/4 cup Nutpods sub whatever heavy cream variety you like (you can also use milk)

Cook Time 25 minutes Servings meatballs Ingredients 6-8 slices Cooked bacon chopped 1 Medium onion diced 1 tbsp Avocado oil sub olive oil/butter/ghee 1 lb Grass fed ground beef 1 tsp Pink salt 1/2 tsp Black pepper 1 Egg beaten 1/4 cup Almond Flour 1 tsp Smoked Paprika 1 tsp Garlic powder 1 tsp Onion powder 1 tsp Liquid smoke optional, but recommended (it's technically not paleo) 1/4 cup Nutpods sub whatever heavy cream variety you like (you can also use milk)

Instructions

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, caramelize the onions in oil for about 8-10 minutes or until browned slightly. Remove from heat to cool.
2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
3. In a bowl, gently combine ground beef, almond flour, seasonings, liquid smoke, egg, and nut pods/cream.
4. Stir in cooked bacon pieces and onions.
5. With a tablespoon or a melon ball scooper, portion out meatballs onto a baking sheet (I line mine with parchment paper for easy clean up!) in heaping tablespoons.
6. Bake for 15 minutes or until browned and cooked through the center.