Meatballs Recipe
Gluten-free meatballs served with marinara.
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Ingredients
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Meatball Ingredients
Marinara Sauce Ingredients
Method
Meatball Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, almond flour, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 3
Form Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 4
Drizzle with Olive Oil
Drizzle the meatballs with olive oil to help them brown while baking.
- 5
Bake the Meatballs
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and browned on the outside.
Marinara Sauce Preparation
- 6
- 7
Sauté Garlic
Add minced garlic cloves to the pan and sauté for about 1 minute or until fragrant.
- 8
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar.
- 9
Simmer the Sauce
Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
Serving
- 10
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Once the meatballs are cooked, remove them from the oven and add them to the marinara sauce. Stir gently to coat the meatballs in the sauce.
- 11
Serve
Serve the meatballs hot, garnished with fresh basil or parsley if desired, over gluten-free pasta or with a side of vegetables.
