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    Honey Ginger Asian Meatballs

    Mar 26, 2025 by Thriving Gluten Free ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท 16 Comments

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    These Honey Ginger Asian Meatballs are bursting with Asian-inspired flavor. They're sweet, they're savory and they're the perfect takeout fakeout when you're craving Chinese food! These meatballs are gluten free, dairy free and soy free, quick to prep, and are a healthy meal you can have on the table in less than 30 minutes.

    paleo honey ginger asian meatballs

    Meatballs are one of the most versatile and well loved foods in our house! Whenever I make any kind of meatballs, I like to make A LOT.

    Batch cooking is an essential time-saving hack! One, because we have a family of six and eat a ton of food. And two, because if you're going to spend the time in the kitchen rolling up meatballs by hand, you might as well make enough for another meal or two...or three!

    If you're not going to eat all of them right away, they freeze great in an airtight container for at least 2 months. 

    What Ingredients Do I Need To Make This Asian Meatball Recipe?

    Here's what you'll need for the Asian style meatballs:

    • Ground Beef
    • Eggs. Helps bind the beef together.
    • Coconut Aminos. A soy-free alternative to soy sauce. Be sure to use coconut aminos and not liquid aminos.
    • Pantry Staples. Garlic powder, ground ginger and salt & pepper to taste.

    What you'll need to make the Asian sauce for meatballs:

    • Coconut Aminos
    • Rice Vinegar
    • Sesame Oil
    • Fresh Garlic Clove
    • Ground Ginger
    • Honey
    • Tapioca Flour mixed with water for thickening the sauce.

    Optional Garnishes because they make the meal look extra fancy!

    • Chopped Green Onions
    • Sesame Seeds

    These Honey Ginger Meatballs are not only delicious, but they're perfect for meal prep lunches or feeding a crowd. You can make a batch the night before serving because they reheat really well. Keep these meatballs on the smaller size, serve with cute little sticks and you have yourself the perfect appetizer.

    If you love these meatballs, be sure to check out these other family favorites!

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    How Do I Make These Honey Ginger Asian Meatballs?

    This is an easy comfort meal that you can have on the table in just about 30 minutes!

    Get started with this recipe by mixing all of the meatball ingredients in a large bowl. Shape them into small balls then bake! To save time, prepare your sides and the simple Asian-style sauce while the meatballs are baking.

    What Can I Serve These Meatballs With?

    You can enjoy these saucy chinese meatballs on their own, or serve over gluten free ramen noodles, rice or cauliflower rice, quinoa, or over a bed of crunchy lettuce. Add in some steamed veggies and your meal is complete.

    Let's Eat!

    paleo honey ginger asian meatballs
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    Honey Ginger Asian Meatballs

    These Honey Ginger Asian Meatballs are bursting with restaurant inspired flavor. They're sweet, they're savory, and they're the perfect takeout fakeout when you're craving Chinese food! Gluten Free, Grain Free & Dairy Free
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time30 minutes mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Asian Inspired, gluten-free
    Keyword: asian, chinese food, ginger, honey, meatballs
    Servings: 25 Approx

    Ingredients

    Meatballs

    • 2 lbs Lean Ground Beef
    • 2 Eggs
    • 2 tablespoon Coconut Aminos
    • ยฝ tsp Garlic Powder
    • ยฝ teaspoon Ground Ginger
    • ยฝ teaspoon Salt
    • ยผ teaspoon Ground Pepper or to taste

    Honey Ginger Asian Sauce

    • โ…” cup Coconut Aminos
    • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
    • 2 teaspoon Sesame Oil
    • 1 clove Garlic minced
    • ยฝ teaspoon Ground Ginger
    • 2 tablespoon Honey
    • 2 teaspoon Tapioca Flour or Arrowroot
    • 4 tablespoon Water

    Optional Granishes

    • Chopped Green Onions
    • Sesame Seeds

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400ยฐ
    • Mix meatball ingredients together in a medium sized bowl. Then roll into balls.
    • You can either pan fry first in a little oil and then continue baking in the oven, or place directly on a baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes until browned and cooked through.
    • While meatballs are cooking, mix together sauce ingredients in a large skillet. Heat to simmering. Lower heat and continue stirring until the sauce is thickened.
    • Add cooked meatballs to the sauce and stir to coat. Keep heat on low/warm until ready to serve, or serve immediately.
    • Serve meatballs & sauce over noodles, rice/cauli rice, quinoa or crunchy lettuce.
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    Comments

    1. Cierra says

      March 25, 2025 at 12:06 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent recipe!! Hubby was mad I haven't been making this our whole marriage lol! My first time making meatballs, and these were so good!

      Reply
      • Thriving Gluten Free says

        March 26, 2025 at 11:58 am

        hahahaaa love that! So glad you both enjoyed!!

        Reply
    2. Val says

      August 08, 2022 at 8:55 pm

      2 stars
      This turned out sooooooo salty that we could not even eat it. My lips were tingling.

      Reply
      • ThrivingGlutenFree says

        August 09, 2022 at 10:14 pm

        Hi, can you please tell me what product you used when making this recipe? It's meant for coconut aminos(more sweet than salty)...not liquid aminos or soy sauce.

        Reply
    3. Jana says

      February 01, 2022 at 5:49 pm

      Hi, can ground pork be used instead of beef?
      Thank you

      Reply
    4. Ella says

      January 18, 2022 at 3:46 pm

      Looking to change up the the regular old meatball dinner. I think the boys will love these.

      Reply
    5. Alexuss says

      April 20, 2021 at 1:17 pm

      Hello can I use gluten free tamari instead of coconut aminos for both the sauce and meatballs?

      Reply
    6. Cheri' Powers says

      February 23, 2021 at 11:35 pm

      5 stars
      Hi,
      I came across your recipe on Pinterest. It looks really delicious. I was wondering if I could substitute gf soy sauce for the coconut aminos, in case I can't find it in the store? I live in a small town and sometimes unique foods are hard to come by or super expensive.
      Thanks!

      Reply
    7. Storm says

      February 05, 2021 at 7:52 am

      I have almond flour on hand, can I use that instead?

      Reply
      • ThrivingGlutenFree says

        February 05, 2021 at 10:10 am

        I have never used almond flour to thicken a sauce, but you can try! I would suggest cornstarch to replace the tapioca flour, or a GF all purpose flour would work also, just wouldn't be grain free anymore.

        Reply
    8. Stacy says

      January 15, 2021 at 10:10 pm

      5 stars
      This is one of our go to quick easy meals! We always have the ingredients on hand and everyone likes them, even the picky kids!

      Reply
      • ThrivingGlutenFree says

        January 16, 2021 at 7:52 am

        So happy to hear that! Thanks for sharing!

        Reply
    9. Lauren says

      October 21, 2020 at 2:22 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious recipe!! Made it for dinner last night, served over brown rice + millet ramen noodles with a side of peas. Making it again for dinner tonight as well it was so good!

      Reply
      • ThrivingGlutenFree says

        October 22, 2020 at 9:54 am

        So happy to hear that! I appreciate you taking the time to post a review!

        Reply
    10. Liz says

      May 06, 2020 at 11:36 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is absolutely fantastic. The perfect meal to take care of those Chinese food cravings. My whole family enjoyed it and we will definitely be making again.

      Reply

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