Gluten-Free BBQ Meatballs
Juicy, flavorful, and completely gluten-free, these BBQ Meatballs are perfect for weeknight dinners, parties, or meal prep. Made with a tender combination of ground beef and pork, gluten-free breadcrumbs, and a touch of milk for extra moisture, these meatballs strike the perfect balance of texture and taste. They're first seared for a delightful crust, then baked to perfection, and finally coated in a rich, tangy gluten-free BBQ sauce for that irresistible smoky-sweet flavor. Ready in under an hour, this recipe delivers a crowd-pleasing dish that's as satisfying as it is simple. Serve them as an appetizer, over rice, or alongside your favorite veggies for a complete, wholesome meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 0.5 pound ground pork
- 0.5 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 0.25 cup milk
- 0.5 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup store-bought gluten-free BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, gluten-free breadcrumbs, egg, milk, chopped onion, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Mix the ingredients gently using your hands until they are well combined, being careful not to over-mix, which can make the meatballs tough.
With wet hands, form the meat mixture into small balls, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking tray.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add the meatballs in batches, and cook until they are browned evenly on all sides, about 5-7 minutes per batch.
Transfer the browned meatballs back to the baking tray.
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until they are cooked through and have reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat the gluten-free BBQ sauce over medium heat.
Once the meatballs are cooked, carefully add them to the saucepan with the BBQ sauce and stir gently until the meatballs are coated evenly.
Serve the meatballs hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2401 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 153.9 g | 197% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.2 g | 271% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 717 mg | 239% | |
| Sodium | 3799 mg | 165% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 103.2 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.0 g | ||
| Protein | 145.3 g | 291% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 414 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 16.2 mg | 90% | |
| Potassium | 1644 mg | 35% | |
*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.
