These gluten free meatballs are the perfect healthy comfort food! Made without breadcrumbs and just a handful of simple, clean ingredients like organic grass fed ground beef, almond flour, onion, garlic, and a flavorful blend of seasonings. They aren’t dry like a lot of meatball recipes out there and packed with all the flavor!! The perfect thing to make when you’re craving a cozy Italian inspired dinner!
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Reasons to Love These Meatballs
- Easy: This dish requires very minimal, simple ingredients and comes together in just 30 minutes start to finish.
- Macros/Nutritious: This meal is full of nourishing, wholesome ingredients. You get your veggies, carbs, and protein all in one delicious taco skillet!
Nutritional Benefits
- Grass-Fed Beef: Grass-fed beef contains 2 to 6 times more omega-3 fatty acids than feed-lot beef. It is a high-quality protein source, offering all essential amino acids, as well as high amounts of vitamins A, E, and B12.
- Almond Flour: Almond flour is a great, gluten free alternative to breadcrumbs that still gives you the same result! It’s low carb and full of vitamins like Vitamin E, magnesium, and fiber.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. organic grass fed ground beef (85%)
- 1/2 cup organic almond flour
- 1 tbsp unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 2 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 large organic egg
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp parsley
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (omit if dairy free)
How To Make Them
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with foil and lightly spray with non-stick olive oil spray.
- In a small bowl, combine the almond flour and almond milk. Set aside.
- And a large mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients plus the almond flour mixture. Mix until fully incorporated.
- Form 21 one 1/2 inch meatballs. Line along your baking sheet.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until they have reached an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Serve on their own with some marinara sauce or with your favorite pasta!
How To Store Leftovers
You can store your leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. When you are ready to enjoy them again, just pop them in the microwave for a minute or so! You can also freeze these for up to 6 months.
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The BEST Healthy Gluten Free Meatballs
These gluten free meatballs are the perfect healthy comfort food! Made without breadcrumbs and just a handful of simple, clean ingredients like organic grass fed ground beef, almond flour, onion, garlic, and a flavorful blend of seasonings. They aren’t dry like a lot of meatball recipes out there and packed with all the flavor!! The perfect thing to make when you’re craving a hearty Italian inspired dinner!
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with foil and lightly spray with non-stick olive oil spray.
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In a small bowl, combine the almond flour and almond milk. Set aside.
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And a large mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients plus the almond flour mixture. Mix until fully incorporated.
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Form 21 one 1/2 inch meatballs. Line along your baking sheet.
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Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until they have reached an internal temperature of 165°F.
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Serve on their own with some marinara sauce or with your favorite pasta!
Servings 21
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 70kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5.1g8%
- Saturated Fat 1.7g9%
- Cholesterol 26.3mg9%
- Sodium 144.1mg7%
- Total Carbohydrate 1g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
- Sugars 0.3g
- Protein 5.3g11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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