By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 12, 2026

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Herb and Mustard Beef Meatballs

Serves 12

144 cal · 45 min

Herb and Mustard Beef Meatballs

Recipe GLPR9e0d0d58fdba26

4.0(1)
Main Course
45 min
144 cal
Servings: 12
Oven
SNAP eligible

Flavorful beef meatballs made with ground beef, egg, and shallots, seasoned with Dijon mustard, tomato paste, and coconut flour. These are baked until perfectly cooked through and can be served as an appetizer or paired with vegetable noodles and marinara sauce. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and compliant with paleo, primal, Whole30, and ketogenic diets.

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Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

1 egg

1 shallot, minced

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 tablespoon coconut flour

¼ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, and minced shallot together until just blended.

  2. Add the Dijon mustard, tomato paste, coconut flour, baking soda, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix gently with your hands until all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the meat mixture—avoid overmixing.

  3. Using a ¼-cup measuring scoop, portion out the meat mixture and roll each portion into a compact ball.

  4. Arrange the meatballs on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart.

  5. Bake for 25 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest meatball reads 160°F internally.

  6. Remove from the oven and serve hot. Optional: pair with marinara sauce and vegetable noodles such as spaghetti squash or zucchini noodles.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4

All ingredients are stocked at Charlotte chains, though coconut flour is less common at Food Lion and ALDI so a Harris Teeter or Kroger stop may be needed if you don't stock it. The recipe costs roughly $1.20 to $1.50 per serving given ground beef prices and minimal supporting ingredients, which is solid for meatballs. The stated 45 minutes ignores browning time for twelve meatballs; realistically expect 55 to 60 minutes total. The dish freezes and reheats well, making it practical for weeknight cooking and meal prep, though it needs occasional attention during the initial browning phase.

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