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A bowl of ground beef meatballs served on top of creamy mashed potatoes with a homemade gravy.

Gluten-Free Meatballs with Gravy Recipe

These delicious gluten-free meatballs in gravy are the perfect week night comfort food, the are rich, hearty and come together in 30 minutes. A simple, satisfying dinner that's perfect when you want something homemade without the hassle.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Nordic
Servings 4
Calories 499 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil

For the meatballs:

  • 1 lb Ground Meat - beef, pork or a mix
  • ½ cup Gluten-Free Breadcrumbs - or almond flour for extra lightness
  • ¼ cup Grated Parmesan - optional
  • 1 small Onion - finely grated
  • 1 clove Garlic - minced
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley - chopped
  • ¼ tsp Dried Thyme - or oregano
  • Sea Salt and Black Pepper - to taste

For the gravy:

  • 1 tbsp Butter - & pan drippings
  • 2 tbsp Gluten-Free Flour
  • 2 cups Beef Broth - or Chicken
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce - gluten-free
  • Sea Salt and Black Pepper - to taste

To Garnish

  • Fresh Parsley - chopped

Instructions
 

  • Add all of the meatball ingredients into a bowl and mix gently until just combined.
  • Form into small balls, about 1 to 1½ inches in diameter. Aim for around 18 to 20 meatballs in total.
  • Heat the olive oil a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the meatballs to the pan and brown them on all sides (they don’t need to be fully cooked through yet).
  • Carefully transfer to a meatballs to a plate and and set aside. Make sure to leave all of the fats and meat juices in the pan.
  • Add the butter to the skillet and melt gently over medium heat.
  • Whisk in the gluten-free flour and cook 1 to 2 minutes, whisking constantly, until golden and fragrant.
  • Gradually whisk in the beef broth until you have a smooth sauce.
  • Add worcestershire sauce and sea salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Return the meatballs to the gravy. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for around 15 minutes until meatballs are fully cooked through and gravy is thickened. You will need to stir occassionally.
  • Serve the meatballs and gravy over mashed potatoes, rice, or gluten-free pasta.
  • Sprinkle with fresh parsley for garnish.

Nutrition

Calories: 499kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 26gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 147mgSodium: 774mgPotassium: 453mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 381IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 104mgIron: 3mg
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be taken as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and the Family Food Kitchen can't guarantee the accuracy of this information.
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