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    Home » Recipes » Meat & Seafood

    Gluten Free Meatballs in the Slow Cooker

    Published: Nov 1, 2014 · Modified: Mar 28, 2021 by Vanessa Vickery · No Comments

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    Contents

    • 1 RECIPE FEATURES
    • 2 INGREDIENTS
    • 3 SLOW COOKER TIPS
    • 4 RECIPE FAQS
    • 5 Gluten free Meatballs
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    These Gluten Free Meatballs are a super yummy meal and best of all they are so simple to make using your slow cooker! Plus these slow cooker meatballs are low carb.

    Bowl of gluten free meatballs toppped with fresh basil.

    These meatballs are made using your slow cooker and not only are they gluten free, they are also dairy free, egg free and nut free.

    Instead of using egg to bind the mixture together, I have used grated carrot. It works pretty well, but will be a bit fiddly at first, however will bind nicely during the slow cook process.

    These meatballs are one of my favourite gluten free dinners to make and are up there with my gluten free chicken schnitzel, oven lamb cutlets and also this buckwheat pizza.

    RECIPE FEATURES

    Gluten & dairy free - suitable for people with gluten & dairy intolerances.

    Easy to make - this recipe is easy to make and requires only a few steps.

    Made with fresh wholefood ingredients - which are easy to find at any supermarket, health store, food markets or on-line store.

    INGREDIENTS

    To make the meatballs:

    • Beef mince
    • Pork mince (or you could use veal)
    • Brown onion
    • Carrot
    • Fresh parsley, chopped
    • Salt and pepper

    To make the sauce:

    • Tin organic chopped tomatoes
    • Garlic cloves
    • Fresh basil (or you could use dry basil or even a Italian herb mix)
    • Salt and pepper

    SLOW COOKER TIPS

    Cooking is so easy when you use a slow cooker and the results are fantastic.

    Make sure you use the low setting when making these low carb meatballs. This will help to bring out the flavours of the dish you are cooking. 

    Make sure you keep the lid on to ensure that no heat escapes and your meal is cooked properly.

    RECIPE FAQS

    How long do I need to cook this slow cooker recipe for?

     highly recommend cooking on low heat for 6-8 hours. The longer you allow it to cook, the flavoursome the meal will be.

    What should I serve these meatballs with?

    I love to serve with steamed greens and baked sweet potato wedges or healthy oven baked fries.

    What is the best way to store leftovers?

    Leftover meatballs will keep well in the fridge for 3-4 days. Make sure you keep in a sealed container. When reheating in the microwave, use a microwave safe dish and heat on 50% power.

    Bowl of meatballs on a table with plates and cutlery.

    Looking for other slow cooker recipes? Try these:

    Slow Cooker Beef Ragu

    Slow Cooker Lamb Shanks

    Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Marsala

    Slow Cooker Beef Ribs

    Lastly, I would love to hear from you if you make this recipe. You can either leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! If you do make this recipe, please tag me on Instagram! It really makes my day when I see your creations of my recipes.

    Gluten free Meatballs

    These Gluten Free Meatballs are a super yummy meal and best of all they so simple to make using your slow cooker! Plus these slow cooker meatballs are low carb.
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    Category: Meat & Seafood
    Cuisine: Mediterranean
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 8 hours
    Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 445kcal
    Author: Vanessa Vickery

    Ingredients

    Meatballs

    •  1.1 lbs beef mince
    •  1.1 lbs pork mince
    • 1 brown onion medium, finely chopped
    • 1 carrot medium, finely grated
    • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
    • Salt and pepper

    Tomato Sauce

    • 14 oz tinned tomatoes chopped preferably
    • 3-4 garlic cloves minced
    • 1-2 TBL basil fresh preferably, but can use dried or even an Italian herb mix
    • Salt and pepper
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Prepare meatballs: Combine meatball ingredients in a large mixing bowl, mixing lightly until well combined. Shape into desired size meatballs and add to the bottom of the slow cooker. I used a soup soon to shape mine.
    • Prepare sauce: Add sauce ingredients to the slow cooker, placing on top of the meatballs. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.

    Notes

    What should I serve these meatballs with?
    I love to serve with steamed greens and baked sweet potato wedges or healthy oven baked fries.
    What is the best way to store leftovers?
    Leftover meatballs will keep well in the fridge for 3-4 days. Make sure you keep in a sealed container. When reheating in the microwave, use a microwave safe dish and heat on 50% power.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serve | Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 112mg | Potassium: 550mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2045IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 3mg

    More Healthy Meat & Seafood Recipes

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    • Crock Pot Cashew Chicken
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    Hi, I'm Ness. I love to create easy-to-make, healthy wholefood recipes. I have an Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine and a passion for adapting classic recipes into gluten free and dairy free versions.

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