Meatball Chow Mein
This is a fun chow mein recipe that uses hearts of palm noodles and a sugar-free teriyaki sauce. It's Whole30 and Paleo compatible.
Ingredients
chow mein
- 2 lb2 lb2 lb Ground Pork

- 9 cloves9 cloves9 cloves Garlic, minced

- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Ginger Root, minced

- .25 cup.25 cup.25 cup Cilantro, roughly chopped
- 4 whole4 whole4 whole Green Onion (Scallion), thinly sliced

- 16 oz16 oz16 oz Frozen Vegetables, frozen stir fry vegetables
- 24 oz24 oz24 oz Hearts of Palm, packages Palmini angel hair
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Sea Salt

- .25 tsp.25 tsp.25 tsp Black Pepper

- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Avocado Oil
- 1-2 pinch1-2 pinch1-2 pinch Sesame Seeds
teriyaki sauce
- .75 cup.75 cup.75 cup Coconut Aminos
- 1.25 cup1.25 cup1.25 cup Pineapple Juice
- 1 clove1 clove1 clove Garlic, minced

- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Ginger Root, minced

- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 2 tsp2 tsp2 tsp Sesame Oil
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Fish Sauce
- 2 tsp2 tsp2 tsp Tapioca Starch, aka tapioca flour

- 2 tsp2 tsp2 tsp Water
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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- In a small saucepan, combine the coconut aminos, pineapple juice, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 teaspoons of ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and fish sauce. Bring to a boil.
- In a small dish, combine the tapioca flour and the water to make a slurry.
- Whisk the slurry into the boiling sauce mixture. Continue whisking until the sauce thickens. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the pork, 5 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon minced ginger, cilantro, green onion, 1 teaspoon sea salt, and pepper.
- Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Use a spring-loaded ice cream scoop to form the pork mixture into meatballs.
- To bake the meatballs in the oven, preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the meatballs on a parchment-lined sheet pan and bake for 17-20 minutes.
- To bake the meatballs in an air fryer, place the meatballs in the basket and cook at 370 degrees for 8-10 minutes.
- In a large saute pan on medium heat, add the avocado oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tablespoon minced ginger.
- Saute for about 30 seconds until the mixture is fragrant.
- Add 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce and the frozen stir fry vegetables.
- Cook until vegetables are warm, about 7-10 minutes.
- Add in the noodles and the remainder of the teriyaki sauce. Cook for 5-7 additional minutes.
- Top the chow mein with sesame seeds and meatballs.
- Serve in bowls. Enjoy!
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Dairy Free Egg Free Entrées Gluten Free Grain Free Meat Nut Free Paleo Sugar Alcohol Free Whole30| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 665 |
| Fat: | 45 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 35 g |
| Protein: | 26 g |
| Cholesterol: | 107 g |
| Sodium: | 1575 mg |
| Fiber: | 2 g |
| Sugars: | 20 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |




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