Dairy-Free Classic Meatballs with Tomato Sauce
Experience comfort food bliss with these Dairy-Free Classic Meatballs with Tomato Sauce, a wholesome, allergy-friendly twist on a beloved recipe. Made with a flavorful combination of ground beef and pork, these tender meatballs are bound together with brown rice breadcrumbs and unsweetened almond milk, ensuring a moist, dairy-free delight. Slow-simmered in a homemade tomato sauce infused with garlic, oregano, and basil, every bite is bursting with rich, savory goodness. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, this dairy-free meatball recipe is as simple as it is delicious, taking just an hour to prepare and serve. Pair with your favorite pasta, zucchini noodles, or a crusty loaf of bread for an irresistibly satisfying meal.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams ground beef
- 250 grams ground pork
- 1 cup brown rice breadcrumbs
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 whole large egg
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 whole garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 800 grams crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine brown rice breadcrumbs and unsweetened almond milk. Allow to soak for 5 minutes.
In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, ground pork, soaked breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, parsley, salt, and black pepper until just combined. Avoid over-mixing.
Shape the mixture into approximately 16 meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer the meatballs to a plate and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, and sugar. Stir to combine and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
Return the meatballs to the skillet, nestling them into the tomato sauce.
Cover and let simmer on low heat for 25-30 minutes, allowing the meatballs to cook through and absorb the flavors of the sauce.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve the meatballs hot, garnished with additional chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3048 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 184.3 g | 236% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.1 g | 306% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 765 mg | 255% | |
| Sodium | 3256 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 173.8 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.0 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.4 g | ||
| Protein | 178.6 g | 357% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 1056 mg | 81% | |
| Iron | 27.0 mg | 150% | |
| Potassium | 4486 mg | 95% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
