Jamaican Jerk Meatballs

Ladies and gentlemen, I’d like you to welcome the 10th entry in the Global Meatball Marathon. When I bought 80 pounds of ground beef last fall, I didn’t expect to create a macro-friendly meatball empire—but here we are, and there’s no turning back. These Jamaican Jerk Meatballs are a flavor freight train. We’re talking smoky allspice, spicy cayenne, hints of ginger, and a touch of sweetness, all rolled into juicy, high-protein meatballs.

Set them on a bed of fluffy coconut jasmine rice and finish it off with a fresh, zesty pineapple salsa that punches you right in the taste buds. You’ve got crunch, creaminess, sweetness, heat, and bold tropical flair all in one perfect meal prep bowl. With 59g of protein per serving and enough flavor to cancel your DoorDash subscription, this recipe is a full send.

There’s no going back now—just forward, one meatball at a time.

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Jamaican Jerk Meatballs

711 Kcal | 59g Protein | 76g Carbohydrates | 18g Fat

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Carb Grains

Protein Beef

Servings 4

Calorie 600-800 Calories

Equipment

• 2 Large baking sheets
• 1 Rice Cooker
• 1 Rice Strainer
• 1 Mixing Bowls
• 1 Basic knife set
• 1 Basic Utensils
• 1 Cutting Boards
• 1 Meal Prep Containers

Ingredients

  

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For the Meatballs:

• 2 lbs ground beef 93% lean
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp allspice
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground ginger
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 green onions finely chopped

For the Pineapple Salsa:

• 1 ½ cups fresh pineapple diced
• 1 red bell pepper diced
• ½ red onion finely chopped
• 1 jalapeño finely diced (optional for heat)
• 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
• Juice of 1 lime
• Salt to taste

For the Coconut Rice:

• 1 cup jasmine rice
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• ½ tsp salt

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Instructions

 

Make the Meatballs:

• Preheat oven to 400°F
• In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, allspice, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried thyme, cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, and green onions. Mix until well combined.
  2 lbs ground beef, 1 cup breadcrumbs, 1 egg, 1 tsp allspice, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, ½ tsp cayenne pepper, ½ tsp dried thyme, ½ tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp ground ginger, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp honey, 2 green onions, ¼ tsp nutmeg
• Roll into 1.5-inch meatballs and place on a greased baking sheet.
• Bake for 18-20 minutes (or air fry for 12-15 minutes) until cooked through and slightly charred.

Cook the Coconut Rice:

• Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear.
• Cook Jasmine rice with 1 tbsp coconut oil & added salt according to your preferred method. I love my rice cooker!
  1 cup jasmine rice, 1 tbsp coconut oil, ½ tsp salt

Prepare the Pineapple Salsa:

• In a bowl, mix together diced pineapple, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice.
  1 ½ cups fresh pineapple, 1 red bell pepper, ½ red onion, 1 jalapeño, 2 tbsp cilantro, Juice of 1 lime, Salt to taste
• Season with salt to taste and let it sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Assemble & Serve:

• Divide coconut rice into meal prep containers.
• Top with Jamaican jerk meatballs.
• Spoon pineapple salsa over the top or on the side.
• Garnish with extra cilantro or lime wedges if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 711kcalCarbohydrates: 76gProtein: 59gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 182mgSodium: 2202mgPotassium: 1182mgFiber: 5gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 2352IUVitamin C: 72mgCalcium: 126mgIron: 9mg

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