Chorizo Meatballs

These are so easy to make, it's criminal.  For real.

The plus side of these is that even my son likes them.  In fact, when he said he wanted more, I could have sworn I heard bells and choirs.

I try and post a lot of Paleo recipes on this site, not because I'm a true Paleo enthusiast.  Mostly I post them because I want to eat this way, and I need to put them in a place for me to remember. 

That being said, these are Paleo, are extremely spicy, and they will all get eaten (they freeze well).

However, I also made a wonderful pumpkin bread today (recipe to follow in the next few days), and I would be a bold-faced liar if I didn't tell you I ate half a loaf.  With REAL butter.

So yes, I need this way of eating to combat my naughty ways.

Chorizo Meatballs
Source:  Practical Paleo by Diane Sanfilippo

Ingredients:
1 lb. ground pork
2 T. Chorizo spice blend (see below)
1 T. apple cider vinegar

Chorizo spice blend:
2 T. chipotle powder
1 T. smoked paprika
1 T. onion powder
1 T. garlic powder
1/2 T. sea salt
1 t. black pepper

Directions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

In a large bowl combine all ingredients with your hands until well mixed.

Form the meat into small meatballs and place on an aluminum foil lined baking sheet.

Bake for 20 - 25 minutes.

These freeze exceptionally well!


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