Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 bell pepper (cut into chunks, any color)
  • Chopped green onions (for garnish)
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onions
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp coconut flour
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 cup pineapple juice (no sugar added (drained from a can of pineapple chunks))
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup sugar-free ketchup
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup coconut aminos
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp tapioca starch (or arrowroot starch)
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place all ingredients for the meatballs in the large bowl and mix together.
  • Form into golf sized balls and place evenly on a baking sheet, without have them touch each other. 
  • Bake for 15 minutes.
  • While the meatballs are baking, place all ingredients for the sweet and sour sauce in a blender and blend until smooth. 
  • Remove the meatballs once they are finished baking.
  • Pour the sauce into a large saucepan and heat over medium high heat until it comes to a boil. 
  • Add the meatballs and bell pepper, then reduce the heat to medium until everything comes to a simmer.
  • Simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened. 
  • Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped green onions before serving.