Description
These hearty and flavorful gluten free meatballs are a comforting dinner favorite made with simple, wholesome ingredients. Perfect for pairing with pasta, rice, or veggies, they’re a go-to for gluten free meal planning and busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or pork/beef blend
- 1 egg
- ½ cup cooked rice or gluten free breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix all ingredients until fully combined.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly browned.
- Optionally, simmer in gluten free marinara sauce for extra flavor before serving.
Notes
Serve with gluten free pasta, rice, or zucchini noodles. For a dairy-free version, omit the Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 meatballs
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: gluten free meatballs, Italian meatballs, easy dinner, baked meatballs, gluten free dinner