One-Skillet Sweet and Sour Meatballs {Paleo}

Name: One-Skillet Sweet and Sour Meatballs {Paleo}
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb grass fed ground beef; 1/2 lb organic ground pork; 1 large egg; 1/2 Tbsp coconut aminos; 3 tbsp blanched almond flour; 1/2-3/4 tsp sea salt; 1/8-1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp ground ginger; 1 Tbsp avocado oil; 1/3 cup Paleo ketchup (Primal Kitchen, Tessemae’s, or homemade); 3/4 cup 100% pineapple juice; 2 Tbsp maple syrup or date paste/syrup (for Whole30); 1/3 cup rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar; 3 cloves garlic (minced); 2 tsp fresh grated ginger; 1/2-1 tsp hot sauce (optional); 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 Tbsp. arrowroot flour (or tapioca); Sea salt and black pepper

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:15min

These easy one-skillet sweet and sour meatballs are perfect for weeknights, packed with flavor and kid approved! They're gluten free, paleo and there's a Whole30 option to sweet the sauce with dates. They're so delicious served over cauliflower rice, paleo noodles or your favorite roasted veggies.

Updated at: Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:02:55 GMT