Ground Beef and Parsnip Poppers (Paleo, AIP, Whole30)

Ground Beef and Parsnip Poppers are savory umami bites, great for any meal or snack. A fun way to enjoy more grass-finished beef.

Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Brunch, DInner, lunch, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword aip, gaps diet, gluten-free, ground beef, paleo, parsnip, poppers, VAD, whole30

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 421kcal

Author Megan

Cost $10

1 pound ground beef uncooked
2 cups parsnips grated, from about 2 medium-size parsnips
2 Tablespoons avocado oil plus a bit more for the pan, refined for VAD
2 Tablespoons coconut flour , cassava flour, or for non-AIP and VAD: blanched almond flour
1 Tablespoon garlic powder omit for VAD (Add 1 teaspoon more dried ginger if you like as a sub.)
1 Tablespoon onion powder omit for VAD
2 teaspoons dried ginger
1 teaspoon sea salt or Potassium Lite Salt
optional Add up to 2 Tablespoons freshly grated fresh ginger root if you love it and want extra pizzazz in your poppers.

Preheat the oven to 400° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Combine all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl. I like to use handheld electric beaters, but you can also use a fork or spoon, or your hands. Thoroughly combine.
Use a 1-ounce scoop or a spoon to scoop out poppers, about 1-½" in diameter each. Roll each section into a ball, and then flatten slightly. The recipe makes 20 to 25 poppers. Place each one on the prepared baking sheet as you go.
Bake 17 minutes, or until browned and getting crispy, and then move to top rack and Broil for 3 to 5 minutes, until brownder and crispier. (Note: While baking, the delicious starches from parsnips run out of the poppers and combine with the avocado oil creating lacey burnings on the parchment paper. Any that are still attached to the poppers are super yummy and not too dark to enjoy.)
These are lovely on their own and don't need a dipping condiment, but if you like, dip into your favorite, or see Notes below for easy delicious dipping sauce. Enjoy!

Easiest Yummy Dipping Sauce

This makes enough for 1 to 2 people, so double the recipe for more servings.

Whisk together thoroughly, until smooth and creamy: 1 Tablespoon coconut aminos + 1 Tablespoon nut or seed butter (for AIP, use tiger nut butter).
Voila, that's it!

My recipe is adapted from this chicken popper recipe that uses sweet potatoes.