Vegetarian Gluten Free BBQ Meatballs
Total time55 min
Prep time20 min
Cook time35 min
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6 servings
For the meatballs
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- ½ lb ground pork
Chef's tipUse a plant-based ground product and cook according to package directions; add oil only if needed. - ½ cup gluten free breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 3 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the sauce
- 1 ½ cups bbq sauce (gluten free)
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, gluten free breadcrumbs, egg, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix with your hands until just combined — stop as soon as no streaks of breadcrumb remain; overmixing toughens the meatballs.
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