Baked Meatballs w/ Homemade Marinara Sauce
Image credits: Downshiftology via Youtube
Even without breadcrumbs, the texture of these meatballs from Downshiftology on Youtube is to die for! They are so delicious; you won’t notice it’s a gluten-free and low-carb recipe. What I love about this recipe is that you can make it ahead of time; perfect if you’re hosting a gathering. I’m sure everyone will love how flavorful and moist these meatballs are. Watch the video below to learn how to make these.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 lb ground meat (beef, pork, or a combination of both)
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup finely diced onion
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup finely grated fresh parmesan
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Marinara sauce:
- 1 can (28 oz) of crushed tomatoes
- one onion, chopped
- three cloves of garlic, minced
- fresh thyme and basil
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
Directions:
Step 1
To start, prepare and cut your veggies accordingly. (You can preheat your oven to 375 degrees F at this point and line your sheet pan with parchment paper.) Next, to a large mixing bowl, add 1 1/2 lb ground meat, 1 large egg, 1/3 cup finely diced onion, 1/4 cup almond flour, 1/4 cup finely grated fresh parmesan, 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, minced garlic, 1 tbsp Italian seasoning, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Mix these all well with your hands. (Just be careful not to overmix it.) After this, use a cookie scoop to portion the meat, then roll them in your palms. Put them in the lined sheet pan after shaping them into balls.
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Step 2
Bake them in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until they’re lightly browned on the outside. While waiting, make the marinara sauce. Saute the chopped onion for three to four minutes, then add the minced garlic and saute for another 30 seconds. Next, add one can (28 oz) of crushed tomatoes, crushed thyme, and 1/4 tsp kosher salt. Mix well and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. After you remove it from the heat, stir in the chopped basil. Now, transfer the marinara sauce to your braiser pan along with the meatballs. Mix them and make sure to coat each meatball with the sauce.
