Dairy-Free Classic Meatballs with Tomato Sauce
Savor the comfort of homemade Italian-inspired flavors with these Dairy-Free Classic Meatballs with Tomato Sauce—perfectly tender and packed with rich, savory goodness. This recipe swaps traditional breadcrumbs for gluten-free brown rice breadcrumbs and uses unsweetened almond milk, making it a fantastic dairy-free alternative that doesn't skimp on taste. A flavorful blend of ground beef and pork, infused with fresh parsley, garlic, and onion, forms irresistibly juicy meatballs that are browned to perfection before simmering in a vibrant tomato sauce spiced with oregano and basil. Ready in under an hour, this dish is ideal for busy weeknight dinners or casual entertaining. Serve these meatballs over your favorite pasta, rice, or zucchini noodles for a wholesome, satisfying meal the whole family will love.
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Ingredients
- 500 grams ground beef
- 250 grams ground pork
- 1 cup brown rice breadcrumbs
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 whole large egg
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 whole garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 800 grams crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Directions
Step 1
In a small bowl, combine brown rice breadcrumbs and unsweetened almond milk. Allow to soak for 5 minutes.
Step 2
In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, ground pork, soaked breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, parsley, salt, and black pepper until just combined. Avoid over-mixing.
Step 3
Shape the mixture into approximately 16 meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
Step 4
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer the meatballs to a plate and set aside.
Step 5
In the same skillet, add the crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, and sugar. Stir to combine and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
Step 6
Return the meatballs to the skillet, nestling them into the tomato sauce.
Step 7
Cover and let simmer on low heat for 25-30 minutes, allowing the meatballs to cook through and absorb the flavors of the sauce.
Step 8
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve the meatballs hot, garnished with additional chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2270.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3048.5 |
| Total Fat 184.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 61.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g | |
| Cholesterol 765.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3255.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 173.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 34.4g | |
| Protein 178.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 128.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1056.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 27.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4486.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories