The Meatball Makeover – Whole30, Bacon-Infused, & Full of Love

Meatballs Recipe (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30 Approved)

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. ground beef

• 1 yellow onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves of garlic 

• 2 tbsp Italian seasoning

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp pepper

• 1 large egg, beaten

• 1 tbsp bacon grease 

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.

2. Mix all ingredients in a bowl—but don’t overmix! 

3. Roll into evenly sized meatballs (aim for golf ball size).

4. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

5. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.

6. Devour 

Let’s talk about meatballs, but not just any meatballs—these little beauties are gluten-free, dairy-free, Whole30-approved, and unapologetically baked in bacon grease from the morning’s bacon. Because honestly, why not let your morning bacon do double duty? If I haven’t shared here yet, our family looooves some bacon. 

You see, traditional meatballs are loaded with breadcrumbs and cheese, but we’re here to break the rules. These babies hold together perfectly, thanks to the egg, and a little bacon grease. 

So whether you’re tossing them in noodles, dunking them in marinara, or eating them straight off the pan, these meatballs are here to make dinner easy and delicious. No fillers, no fuss—just good food that even my Abe requests for lunch at school. And honestly, that’s the best endorsement a Fisher recipe can get.