Dairy-Free Classic Meatball Sandwich

Satisfy your comfort food cravings with this Dairy-Free Classic Meatball Sandwich, a deliciously hearty option crafted with simple, wholesome ingredients. Tender, flavor-packed meatballs are made with ground beef, breadcrumbs, and a splash of unsweetened almond milk, seasoned to perfection with fresh parsley, garlic, and onion. After being browned and baked, they are simmered in a rich tomato sauce infused with Italian seasoning and optional red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. All of this goodness is piled into a toasted baguette or sub roll and topped with fresh basil for a bright, aromatic finish. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this dairy-free twist on a traditional favorite is as satisfying as it is easy to prepare.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Ground beef
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup Unsweetened almond milk
• 1 large Egg
• 1 small Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 cups Tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 large Baguette or sub rolls
• 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, unsweetened almond milk, egg, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Mix the ingredients by hand until just combined, being careful not to overwork the mixture to avoid tough meatballs.

Step 4

Shape the mixture into meatballs approximately 1.5 inches in diameter and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 5

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the meatballs. Cook until browned on all sides, around 5-7 minutes.

Step 6

Transfer the browned meatballs back to the baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes to ensure they are cooked through.

Step 7

While the meatballs bake, use the same skillet to heat the tomato sauce over medium heat. Stir in the Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).

Step 8

Add the baked meatballs to the tomato sauce and simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes.

Step 9

Slice the baguette or sub rolls in half lengthwise and lightly toast in the oven for 3-4 minutes.

Step 10

Spoon the meatballs and sauce onto the toasted bread.

Step 11

Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1869.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3397.8

Total Fat 144.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 45.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.8g
Cholesterol 573.5mg	0%
Sodium 7544.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 386.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.7g	0%
Total Sugars 27.8g
Protein 155.8g	0%

Vitamin D 75.7IU	0%
Calcium 447.2mg	0%
Iron 26.8mg	0%
Potassium 2228.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.4%

Protein: 18.0%

Carbs: 44.6%