No-Fuss Meatballs

Gluten-Free Gourmet

Meatballs in Oven

Meat is one of the best foods for a low-carbohydrate menu, since it’s high in protein and, well, low in carbs. Thus, we eat a good bit of meat, mostly chicken and beef. Understandably then, we need some easy, quick, yet delicious ways to fix it. Everyone here loves meatballs, and these aren’t much trouble except for rolling out the balls. The secret is baking instead of frying—no stuck pan or crumbled meatballs!
Combine in a large bowl and mix up well:

1½ lb. ground beef        2 fresh eggs            ½ c. shredded cheddar cheese

 ½ c. oat/rice flour     1 T. wet mustard      2 t. Worcestershire sauce

1 clove garlic, chopped               1½ t. each: dried basil, oregano, and sage

1 t. each: ground cumin, coriander, and cloves              ½ t. salt         
Water as needed

Roll into one-inch balls and place on well-greased foil on a baking sheet. Bake at 375 for 15-20 minutes, til well-browned. Cool and remove from foil. Our special Meatball Sauce will be next!