These gluten free meatballs are easy to make ahead and freeze for later. I made a couple batches of these meatballs for one of my gluten free friends when she had a baby. She was able to tolerate this recipe and enjoyed the easy meal that it provided for her and her family.
While I prepared this gluten free meatball recipe for her family, I also made a batch to freeze for my family. If you have noticed any trend from my blog, it is that I love to multiply a recipe. I love the idea of getting my kitchen dirty one time and having multiple meals from it. This recipe is no exception. It is so easy to double or triple and stick in the freezer for later.
Not only is this recipe easy, it is also versatile. You can use these meatballs for meatball subs, spaghetti and meatballs, in soup, or with a roasted vegetable.
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Why you will love this recipe
- This recipe is quick and easy to make. It doesn’t call for many ingredients, and the ingredients that it does use are pantry staples. These are ingredients that I have on hand at all times.
- This recipe freezes well so you can make it ahead of time. Just pull it out of the freezer to thaw and heat it up when you are ready to eat.
- This recipe is very versatile. It can be served in many different ways. These gluten free meatballs can be used to make meatball subs, spaghetti and meatballs, in soup, or with a roasted vegetable as a side.
Tips and tricks
- You can substitute the ground beef and ground sausage for 2 pounds of ground beef or 2 pounds of sausage. You can also use ground turkey or ground chicken in this recipe.
- You can prepare these gluten free meatballs up to 2 days in advance and keep them in the fridge before baking.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef – or other meat of your choice
- 1 lb ground sausage – or other meat of your choice
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
How to make gluten free meatballs
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Mix together all of the ingredients in a bowl.
- Shape the mixture into 1 to 1.5 inch meatballs.
- Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes or until the meatballs measure at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit internally.
- Broil the meatballs for 3-4 minutes to give them a golden brown color (optional).
- Allow the meatballs to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
- To freeze these meatballs, place them in the freezer in a baking dish or on a baking sheet. Once frozen, place them in a freezer bag. Remove as much of the air as possible before storing them in the freezer.
- To use these meatballs from frozen, let them thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Once thawed, place them in a baking dish and cover with foil. Warm them in the oven at 300 degrees Fahrenheit until warmed through. You can also warm them up in a crock pot. Add your choice of sauce and cook on low until they are warmed through.
Storage
- These gluten free meatballs can be stored in and air-tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- These gluten free meatballs can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.
More Gluten Free Recipes
- Mashed Potatoes
- Hidden Veggie Taco Meat
- Beef Stew
- Egg Roll in a Bowl
- Salsa Chicken
- Stuffed Pepper Casserole
Gluten Free Meatballs
8
servings45
minutes25
minutesIngredients
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground sausage
2 eggs
1/4 cup almond flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Mix together all of the ingredients in a bowl.
- Shape the mixture into 1 to 1.5 inch meatballs.
- Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes or until the meatballs measure at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit internally.
- Broil the meatballs for 3-4 minutes to give them a golden brown color (optional).
- Allow the meatballs to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
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