Gluten Free Beef Meatballs

Gluten-free beef meatballs are a delicious and hearty alternative for those avoiding gluten, crafted with simple ingredients and packed with rich, savory flavor. Perfect for pasta, soups, or appetizers, these gluten-free meatballs deliver all the savory satisfaction without the gluten.

Gluten Free Beef Meatballs Recipe

As a ranch mom, gluten-free beef meatballs are one of my go-to meals. They’re simple, healthy and packed with flavor. Made with our own grass-finished beef and clean ingredients, they’re perfect for families avoiding gluten but craving comfort food.

The best part about these meatballs is that they’re easy to prep, freezer-friendly, and pair well with everything. I love being able to pull out some homemade meatballs when I’m short on time and still have a great dinner everyone loves.

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What Ingredients Are in Gluten Free Beef Meatballs?

• Ground Beef – As always, we use our own homegrown ground beef that is grass-finished and regeneratively raised. It’s delicious, lean and so good. Our ground beef is 90/10 and I never have to drain off a bunch of fat.
• Minced Garlic – The best meatballs are filled with flavor, which is why I like to add in some minced garlic. It adds some great flavor to the beef.
• Onion Powder – Because I have a family of onion haters, I love using onion powder instead. It gives a nice subtle flavor here without being too overpowering.
• Kosher Salt – Most of the time, I like to use kosher salt in my beef recipes. Kosher salt has a great flavor and really compliments the beef as well.
• Parsley – My husband’s grandma always used to say you need something green in your dinner dish. I’m not sure if she meant this but, I like to add parsley to the meatballs because it adds a different flavor to the meatballs, and it looks pretty too.
• Pepper
• Gluten Free Italian Breadcrumbs – I found these gluten free Italian breadcrumbs from Walmart. They worked great for this recipe. Aleia’s GF Italian Breadcrumbs
• Parmesan Cheese – I also added some grated parmesan cheese because well, we love cheese, and we love the flavor of parmesan cheese.
• Ketchup – A few tablespoons of ketchup makes these beef meatballs so yummy and even juicer!
• Egg – Egg binds everything together in the meatball so it doesn’t fall apart.

Tools You’ll Need

• Mixing Bowl
• Measuring Cups & Spoons
• Mixing Spoon
• Baking Sheet Pan
• Meat Thermometer

Recipe for Gluten Free Beef Meatballs

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients together and mix until all ingredients are well incorporated. (I like to use my hands for this).
3. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray or place parchment paper on the bottom of a baking sheet and set aside.
4. Form desired sized meatballs and place on prepared baking sheet.
5. Bake meatballs for 15-20 minutes or until meatballs are completely cooked through. (The internal temperature should be 160 degrees F.)
6. Remove from heat and serve.
7. Enjoy!

Storage and Reheating

If there are any leftovers, I will store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat them, simply pop them back in the microwave and they’re ready to eat!

Make Ahead Directions

Did you know that you can make a big batch of meatballs and freeze them? I love doing this! I will usually double or triple the recipe, then I will place the meatballs on a baking sheet evenly spaced, making sure they do not touch, and then I will place them in the freezer for about an hour. When the meatballs are frozen, I will then remove them from the baking sheet and place them in a freezer friendly container or freezer Ziploc bag. Freezing them first on the baking sheet makes it so that the meatballs do not freeze together in the freezer bag.

For cooking frozen meatballs, simply take out the desired amount of meatballs and bake them at 450 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature of the meatballs has reached 160 degrees F. You can also cook them in a skillet or a frying pan as well.

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