These gluten and dairy free meatballs are so delicious with the perfect texture! And, they are made with easy to find ingredients like oat flour at your local grocery store.

When trying out gluten and dairy free meatball recipes, I ended up with many mushy results. Typical meatball recipes call for milk which is then absorbed by the bread component. Well, when you swap out the bread for a gluten free alternative you simply end up with a shapeless mushy meatball. The texture is not good at all.

Finally, it dawned on me to completely take out the milk component! And what do you know, I created a gluten and dairy free meatball that tastes great, holds it shape, and has that classic meatball texture.

Gluten and Dairy Free Meatballs and Spaghetti Squash Tutorial

Summer time is the perfect time to lower your carb intake with delicious spaghetti squash topped with gluten and dairy free meatballs. If you are a cheese lover, top your spaghetti sauce with a mixture of mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

• 1 pound of ground beef
• 1/2 of an onion finely chopped or grated
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons of dried parsley
• 1/3 cup of oat flour

How to Make Gluten and Dairy Free Meatballs:

To start, preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prepare the Gluten and Dairy Free Meatballs

Finely chop or grate half an onion. Then, add it to a large bowl.

Next, mince 4 cloves of garlic and add them to the bowl. If you do not have a mincer, then chop the garlic as small as possible.

Measure out the following seasonings and add them to the bowl.

• 1 teaspoon of salt

• 1/2 teaspoon of pepper or
• If you like a bit of spice add a sprinkle of red pepper.

• Onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon

• 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder

• 2 tablespoons of parsley

Then, add 1 egg to the bowl.

And, a 1/3 cup of oat flour.

Mix with a fork until you have combined all the ingredients for gluten and dairy free meatballs.

Now, add 1 pound of ground beef. Use your hands or a large spoon to mix everything together.

Prep the Pan

Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or one extra-large baking sheet. Use a baking sheet with an edge so that any grease from the meatballs does not drip onto your oven.

Shape the Gluten and Dairy Free Meatballs

When you shape the meat into balls, the size is up to you. I like a small meatball small enough to pop into my mouth.

You want to make them as uniform as possible so they cook evenly. I make mine about the size of a large marble, bite-sized. You can also use a medium-size cookie scoop to make your meatballs. But, they will be large.

Be sure to space them evenly on the pan.

Bake the Gluten and Dairy Free Meatballs

Now, bake your gluten and dairy free meatballs at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 18 minutes. If you make larger meatballs, then adjust your cooking time checking with a meat thermometer for doneness.

What Can You Serve Gluten and Dairy Free Meatballs With?

• Gluten free, organic or non-organic pasta
• Roasted spaghetti squash
• Once cooked, simmer in BBQ sauce and serve with veggies and potatoes.

My Favorite Gluten Free Pasta Brands

Thankfully, there are lots of gluten free pasta options these days. Yay! Unfortunately, they are not all the same. Some are a starchy mess that clump together while others have a taste that differs a tad too much to satisfy a pasta craving.

Personally, my favorite is organic pasta made my Jovial, inherently good organic brown rice pasta that comes in different shapes and sizes.

Another organic option is Ancient Harvest Gluten Free Spaghetti. It has a higher price point, but it is a tasty organic choice.

Gluten and Dairy Free Meatball Recipe Card

Special Thanks to Steiger Family Farms

I’d like to thank my daughter, Juliana, for creating and sharing this recipe. In fact, you can find more of her recipes over at www.steigerfamilyfarms.com. She is an excellent cook and loves to share her from scratch recipes. While I’d like to take credit for her cooking skills, she has been the one teaching me new things the last few years. Nevertheless, we hope you enjoy this recipe!