This simple gluten free meatballs dish is an easy dump-and-go supper for busy nights that's something even the kids will eat!
There's nothing better than an easy dinner that you can throw into the slow cooker and let it cook itself. Bonus points if it's so delicious that the entire family will gobble it up. Even your picky eaters!
You'll love the heartiness, flavor, and convenience of getting this meal on the table in no time.
If you're craving something meaty that is super easy to make, you'll also love these air fryer ribs and this yummy air fryer pork tenderloin recipe.
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🥘 Ingredients
- Lean ground turkey - you can also use lean ground beef
- Egg (beaten)
- Almond flour
- Dried basil
- Dried oregano
- Garlic powder
- Ground black pepper
- Fine sea salt
- Jar of marinara sauce of your choice or use homemade - we really like Raos brand
- Cooking oil spray - we like olive oil or avocado oil
🧂Substitutions & Variations
- Turkey - feel free to use lean ground beef or even ground chicken or ground pork. You can also use a combination.
- Marinara - you can use a jarred or homemade marinara or thicker pasta sauce that you like.
- Almond flour - you can also use almond meal. You could also use gluten-free bread crumbs or even oat flour.
- Sea salt - use pink salt or any other salt that you have on hand.
- Spices: experiment with different herbs and spices for a personalized touch. Also, if you don't have oregano or basil, you can use Italian seasoning instead.
- Flavors: try out different sauces to add unique flavor to your gluten-free meatballs. For example, you could use BBQ sauce instead of marinara or any favorite sauce you think would taste great. You just may need to adjust the seasonings you use to compliment the flavors.
🥣 Step By Step Instructions
Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full ingredients list & instructions!
Prepare your slow cooker
STEP 1: Spray your slow cooker with cooking spray or use a slow cooker liner.
Make the meatballs
STEP 2: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the raw ground meat, almond flour, beaten egg, oregano, basil, garlic, black pepper, and salt in a large bowl until everything is incorporated.
STEP 3: Take 2 tablespoons of the meatball mixture, roll it into a ball, and repeat until all of the mixture is used.
Cook the meatballs
STEP 4: Place the raw meatballs in your slow cooker in a single layer, about one inch apart. Pour the marinara sauce over the top of all the meatballs.
STEP 5: Cover your slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 3 hours or until the meatballs are tender and reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
👩🏻🍳 Expert Tips
- For the best flavor, add parmesan cheese to the meat mixture. Omit if dairy-free.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform meatballs.
- Try making meatball subs or serving them over gluten-free pasta for a complete meal.
- Top your homemade gluten-free meatballs with some fresh herbs for extra flavor and presentation.
🥡 Storage & Reheating
To store: Store leftover meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
To freeze: Freeze the meatballs (cooked or raw) on a prepared baking sheet before transferring to a freezer-safe container like a sealed freezer bag. They should last up to two months.
To reheat: Leftover meatballs taste best when reheated on a parchment paper lined baking sheet in the oven or warmed up in the slow cooker with some extra sauce. You can also microwave them or cook them in a pot with sauce on the stove top.
🥄 Serving Suggestions
Serve your homemade meatballs with spaghetti, your other favorite gluten free pasta, or even spaghetti squash. You can also just eat them alone with a fork or with some parmesan cheese or dairy-free cheese sprinkled on top.
💭 FAQ
Absolutely! Ground chicken is a great alternative with a unique flavor.
Certainly! Freeze raw meatballs for a convenient option on busy days. See freezing instructions in the storage & reheating section above.
If you don't have almond flour to make this gluten free meatball recipe, you can use a food processor to finely grind almonds. You can also process stale gluten free bread to make your own gluten free breadcrumbs to use as a binder.
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Gluten Free Meatballs
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground turkey or beef
- 1 large egg beaten
- ⅓ cup almond flour
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- ½ tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 large jar of marinara sauce of your choice or use homemade
- Cooking oil spray
Instructions
- Spray your slow cooker with cooking spray or use a slow cooker liner.Cooking oil spray
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the raw ground meat, almond flour, beaten egg, oregano, basil, garlic, black pepper, and salt in a large bowl until everything is incorporated.1 lb lean ground turkey or beef, 1 large egg, ⅓ cup almond flour, 1 tablespoon dried basil, ½ tablespoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- Take 2 tablespoons of the meatball mixture, roll it into a ball, and repeat until all of the mixture is used.
- Place the raw meatballs in your slow cooker in a single layer, about one inch apart. Pour the marinara sauce over the top of all the meatballs.1 large jar of marinara sauce of your choice
- Cover your slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 3 hours or until the meatballs are tender and reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
Notes
Expert Tips
- For the best flavor, add parmesan cheese to the meat mixture. Omit if dairy-free.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform meatballs.
- Try making meatball subs or serving them over gluten-free pasta for a complete meal.
- Top your homemade gluten-free meatballs with some fresh herbs for extra flavor and presentation.
Nutrition
Jessica says
These slow cooker gluten free meatballs meatballs are easy, delicious, and gluten free!