Chorizo meatballs

Main Dishes

February 18, 2023

This recipe is simple if you make the Chorizo Spice Blend (recipe here) ahead of time and keep it on-hand for a quick weeknight dinner. These are also great as an appetizer at a party or as a meal served over Mashed Faux-Tatoes (recipe here).

PREP TIME

10 minutes

COOKING TIME

20-25 minutes

YIELD

1 dozen meatballs

 

1 lb ground pork

2 tablespoons Chorizo Spice Blend

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

 

CHANGE IT UP

Substitute beef or a combination of ground pork and chicken. Double or triple the recipe and make extras for leftovers or to freeze for later use.

 

NUTS

EGGS

NIGHTSHADES

FODMAPS

 

Preheat oven to 425°F.

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, mix the ground pork, spices, and apple cider vinegar with your hands until well combined and the spice mixture looks evenly dispersed.

Form the meat into a dozen 1-ounce meatballs, and then place in an oven-safe baking dish or on a baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes.

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