Mediterranean Diet Friendly Gluten Free Italian Style Meatballs

Total time50 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time30 min

Mediterranean Diet Friendly Gluten Free Italian Style Meatballs

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the meatballs

½ cup gluten free breadcrumbs
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¼ cup whole milk
Chef's tip
Use the same amount. Whole milk is richer, so a lower-fat milk will make the dish a little less creamy. This matters most in baking and custards, where the extra fat adds richness.
1 lb ground beef (80/20)
Chef's tip
Ground chicken is often leaner than ground beef and can dry out more quickly. When browning it, add a little oil if needed and keep the pan juices unless the recipe says to drain them. Cook just until it reaches 165°F (74°C).
½ lb ground pork
Chef's tip
Ground chicken is often leaner than ground pork and can dry out more quickly. When browning it, add a little oil if needed and keep the pan juices unless the recipe says to drain them. Cook just until it reaches 165°F (74°C).
½ cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
2 large eggs
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper

For the sauce

2 tbsp olive oil
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp black pepper

For serving

fresh basil leaves (optional)

Instructions

1
In a small bowl, combine the gluten free breadcrumbs and milk. Stir together and let sit for 5 minutes until the breadcrumbs have absorbed the milk and formed a soft paste (a panade).
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, Parmesan, eggs, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Add the soaked breadcrumb panade and mix with your hands until just combined — stop as soon as no streaks remain; overmixing will tighten the meatballs.

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