Easy Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Baked Freezer Meatballs

Yield: 18 meatballs

Easy Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Baked Freezer Meatballs

Baking in the oven makes these meatballs quick and easy, especially when doing them in large batches! They hold up great in the freezer and can then be pulled out and used in many different meals for fast easy weeknight dinners!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 large egg
3/4 cup rolled oats, (can use quick oats too)
1/4 cup unsweetened almond or coconut milk, (make sure it is plain and not vanilla)
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, (make sure to use Lea & Perrins brand for gluten-free)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Preheat over to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Line baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly (best to use your hands).
Portion out meatballs using a 1.5 tablespoon (#40) disher or cookie scoop. Place ball into palm of hand and use the other palm to roll it into a ball. Set meatballs on baking sheet leaving enough space so they do not touch each other.
Bake for 25-30 minutes.

To freeze:

Allow meatballs to cool after removing from oven.
Place into a labeled and dated gallon-size ziptop freezer bag and place into freezer.

To use:

Use as you would store-bought frozen meatballs, or thaw if needed for your particular meal recipe.

Notes

Go with beef that is 80-85% lean. 93% will turn out too dry, and 73% will just lead to a mess.

I prefer to bake the meatballs first and then freeze them, but you can also shape them and flash freeze them on a baking sheet and store them in your freezer unbaked, to then bake later. I just prefer the ease of having them already cooked and ready to go at a moment's notice!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

3 meatballs
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 371Total Fat: 26gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 524mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 2gSugar: 1gProtein: 25g

Nutrition information provided as an estimate only.