Gluten Free Meatballs
Want an easy dump-and-go supper for busy nights that's something the kids will love? Check out this gluten free meatballs recipe!
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
Dairy-Free Sub: You're in luck! This recipe is naturally dairy-free!
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
Calories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 242mgPotassium: 302mgFiber: 2gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 162IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 83mgIron: 3mg
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