Chimichurri Whole30 Meatballs Recipe

Ingredients

WHOLE30 MEATBALLS

• 2 cloves garlic , peeled and smashed
• 5 green onions , roughly chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves , roughly chopped
• 2 cups Swiss chard , roughly chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1-1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 pound ground beef
• Sprouts Farmers Market coconut oil , for frying

CHIMICHURRI

• 1/4 cup fresh parsley , roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves , roughly chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic , peeled and smashed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup Sprouts Farmers Market olive oil or avocado oil

Instructions

Chimichurri

1. Combine all chimichurri ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and process until totally chopped and smooth. Transfer to a jar or air-tight container and chill until meatballs are ready.

Whole30 Meatballs

1. Make the meatballs: in the bowl of a food processor, combine 2 cloves garlic, green onions, and 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves. Process until chopped and uniform.
2. Add the Swiss chard, a handful at a time, and process until chopped and uniform. Transfer mixture to a large mixing bowl and add 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1-1 1/2 teaspoons salt, ground pork, and ground beef. 
3. Using your hands, mix until well-combined, but don't overmix. Using a disher or spoon, shape into balls. Heat coconut oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat - use enough coconut oil to coat the bottom of the skillet. Add meatballs and cook, stirring occasionally, until nicely browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
4. Serve with plenty of fresh chimichurri.

Recipe source: 40aprons