I know, I know I do have a slight obsession with Sweet Potato, but that's because they are so darn good and really versatile in so many recipes. So you are just going to LOVE these Pork and Sweet Potato Meatballs.
These were actually one of those crazy moments in the kitchen when you have some ingredients you need to throw together and combine them to make a yummy and delicious meal.
I was actually making my Sweet Potato Sausage rolls and had quite a bit of ground pork left, and well the sausage rolls are so tasty I thought why not add some sweet potatoes to the ground pork for meatballs. It was actually a stroke of genius, as the sweet potato keeps the meat moist. Extra Lean ground meat has a tendency to be really dry, and well these were not at all.
I am going to offer two suggestions for a sauce for these - Hoisin and Sweet Chilli. I tried them with both sauces and either go together really well.
I served with rice and stir fried veggies, but you really could pair this up with what ever you want, including my perfect chips.
I am wondering how well these will work with some butternut squash too, for some added speed and will be trying that next time (do let me know if anyone gives that a go).
Take these Pork and Sweet Potato meatballs along with you on a picnic or in a packed lunch. Great for some protein and a high satiety snack and delicious served hot or cold.
Don't fancy pork? Try these with ground chicken or beef.
These are gluten free, paleo and Whole30 friendly when served without the sauces (for a gluten free sauce alternative use tamari or coconut aminos, with some ginger and garlic and a little starch like arrowroot or tapioca flour to thicken)
Recipe Card
Pork and Sweet Potato Meatballs
This recipe is gluten free, dairy free, paleo, Whole30, and Weight Watchers friendly
WW Smart Points - 5 (7 with serving of sauce)
Whole30/Paleo/Gluten Free - serve without sauce or with some coconut aminos, mixed with ginger and garlic and a little tapioca or arrowroot flour to thicken)
Ingredients
- 455g/1lb of extra lean ground pork
- 1 small sweet potato
- 1/ 2 small red onion, finely diced
- handful of fresh coriander, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon of salt
- ¼ teaspoon of ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon of onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder
- spray oil
- For the Hoisin Sauce
- 4 tbs of hoisin sauce
- 6 tbs of soy sauce
- 4 tbs of passata
- For the Sweet Chilli Sauce
- 4 tbs of Sweet Chilli Sauce
- 6 tbs of soy sauce
- 4 tbs of passata
Instructions
- Pierce the sweet potato with a fork and add to the microwave and cook for 5 mins (test for softness, if still a little hard, add for another minute or so, allow to cool.
- Preheat oven to 200c/400f (gas mark 6)
- Spray a frying pan over a medium with spray oil
- Add the red onion and fry till softened and caramelized
- Remove and allow to cool slightly.
- When the sweet potato is cooled down, cut in half and scoop out all the flesh and add to the ground pork.
- Add the onion and all other ingredient and mix well to all combined. You want the sweet potato mashed into the pork with little small pieces.
- Form into equal sized meatballs and place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Spray over the top with spray oil and place in the oven and bake for approx 15-20 mins (pork should be cooked through)
- Serve with your choice of sides, great with as they are or with sauce suggestions
For the sauce if serving
- Add ingredients to a small saucepan and heat gently until it thickens, pour over meatballs or serve on side.
Notes
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Nutrition Information
Yield 4 Serving Size 1 SERVINGAmount Per Serving Calories 383Total Fat 4.2gSaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 90mgSodium 2393mgCarbohydrates 43.4gFiber 6.6gSugar 20.2gProtein 42.1g
Rhiannon Beattie says
Can these be frozen?
Shevy (Slimming Eats) says
Hi there Rhiannon
Yes they should be fine for freezing 🙂
Andrea says
I have made these a few times now. They are absolutely delicious!
Kelly says
How many balls on average does this make please?
Shevy (Slimming Eats) says
Hi Kelly, I got 5 per person and the recipe serves 4, but it really depends on how big or small you make them 🙂
Sophie Pullen says
Beautiful recipe as always! Will definitely be making these again
Fiona says
These are so good! Had them for dinner with the sweet chilli sauce. Yummy! Made loads! So easy to make aswell. I had the rest cold today aswell, just as nice. Great for picnics and could take to work instead of usual boring lunches. Love your recipes Siobhan x
Glenda ravrnscroft says
Just made these they are delicious not at all dry and a nice flavour with the sweet potato xx
Sherri Boykins says
Delicious! I made this today for the first time after searching for recipes using seeet potatoes and LOVED these meatballs! I added cayenne pepper to mine for extra spice but think I would have loved them either way. I really appreciate the recipes for sauce options too.