Easy & Delicious Gluten Free Meatballs with Creamy Gravy
Tender gluten-free meatballs mixed with fresh herbs and spices, served in a rich, creamy gravy. This quick, family-friendly dish is perfect for weeknights or gatherings, combining comfort and flavor with zero pork or alcohol.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 45
- Yield: 14 meatballs 1x
- Category: Gluten-Free
- Method: Stovetop baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 lb (500g) ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped and fried
3–4 tablespoons gluten-free panko breadcrumbs
50ml milk
1 egg
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon paprika powder
1 pinch cinnamon powder
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup beef or chicken broth
2 tablespoons corn starch
3 tablespoons cream cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons gluten-free Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Mix meatball ingredients in a bowl until combined
Form into 14 evenly-sized meatballs
Heat olive oil in a skillet, brown meatballs in batches
Melt butter in a pot, add broth and corn starch, stir to form a thick base
Add cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard; simmer until smooth
Return browned meatballs to the pot and cook in the gravy for 10 minutes
Notes
Meatballs freeze well when cooled and uncooked
Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian option
Bake meatballs at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes for leaner results
Ensure Worcestershire sauce is labeled gluten-free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball with ½ cup gravy
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg