Creamy Honey Balsamic Meatballs

Ingredients:

Italian Breadcrumb Meatballs Ingredients

• 2 lb. of Ground Beef
• 4 oz. – 6 0z. Bread Crumbs
• 2 Eggs
• 1/2 tbsp. Italian Seasoning
• 1 tsp. Ground Bay Leaves
• 1 tsp. Pepper
• 1 tsp. Salt
• 1/2 Finely Chopped Onion
• 1/2 tbsp. Minced Garlic

Creamy Honey Balsamic Sauce Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. Coconut Oil
• 1/2 tbsp. Minced Garlic
• 1/2 Finely Chopped Onion
• 1/2 tbsp. Italian Seasoning
• 1 tsp. Ground Bay Leaves
• 10 Cardamom Pods (crack open)
• 1 tsp. Ginger
• 1 tsp. Pepper
• 1 cup Coconut Aminos 
• 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar 
• 1/4 cup Honey
• 8 oz. Cream Cheese

Instructions:

Italian Breadcrumb Meatball Instructions

1. Place your ground beef in a bowl with all of your Italian Breadcrumb Meatball Ingredients.
2. Mix thoroughly, kneading all your ingredients all together until they are evenly spread through out the mixture.
3. Grab you small amounts of the meatball mixture and roll your meatballs into 1.5-2 inch balls.
4. Add oil to a pan, and heat it to medium heat.
5. Once hot, add your meatballs.
6. Brown Your Meatballs on all sides (at least front and back).
7. Once the meatball are browned, place them in a baking pan (Dutch oven preferred).

Creamy Honey Balsamic Sauce Instructions (cook concurrently to save time)

1. Add coconut oil to a small sauce pan.
2. Add garlic and onions, stir and cook for 2-3 minutes.
3. Add the rest of your dry ingredients, stir and let cook for 2-3 more minutes.
4. Add coconut aminos, continually stir and let cook for 4 minutes.
5. Add balsamic vinegar, continually stir and let cook 4 more minutes.
6. Add honey, continually stir and cook 2 minutes.
7. Add cream cheese, continually stir until cream cheese is fully melted and mixed in.

Baking Instructions

1. Evenly pour sauce over meatballs.
2. Cover with parmesan cheese.
3. Cover pan.
4. Bake 20-30 minutes at 350 degrees, or until cheese melted.