Grass-fed Beef Meatballs Recipe

Being a few months into my gluten and dairy-free journey, I figured it was time to recreate a childhood favorite of mine. This Grass-fed meatball dish has fresh herbs, tender beef, and perfect al-dente pasta. I also used a little trick to make this dish less harsh on sensitive stomachs like mine! Make sure to give it a save for your next Sunday Sauce! -Jenn

By, Jenn Leyton

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Grass-fed Meatballs

Ingredients:

(Meatballs)

• 1 lb Grass Fed Beef
• 1/2 teaspoon @simplyorganicfoods garlic powder
• 1/8 cup shredded onion
• 1/4 cup @calorganicfarms fresh parsley
• 2 @peteandgerrys eggs
• 1/4 tsp @simplyorganicfoods dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp minced garlic
• 1 cup @4cfoods gluten-free breadcrumbs

(Sauce)

• 2 tbsp @botticellifoods olive oil
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/8 cup chopped garlic
• 28oz @muirglen diced tomatoes
• 16 oz @muirglen tomato sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon @simplyorganicfoods oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup @calorganicfarms parsley chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
• 1/2 tsp @simplyorganicfoods garlic powder
• 1/8 tsp baking soda

(Pasta)

• @wholefoods 365 gluten-free spaghetti
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 Tao salt
• Water

Instructions:

(Meatballs)

1. Mix meat, eggs, herbs, spices, and breadcrumbs together.
2. Take 1/4 cup mixture and roll between hands to create meatballs.
3. Heat oven to 425.
4. Place meatballs on a pre greased cast iron skillet, & place in oven for 15 minutes.

(Sauce)

1. Pre heat sauce pot or Dutch Oven to medium high heat with olive oil.
2. Add garlic & onion and cook for 2 minutes.
3. Add tomatoes, herbs, & spices.
4. Add meatballs.
5. Allow to cook on medium low heat for 2 hours.
6. Remove from heat and remove meatballs prior to serving.
7. Add baking soda to sauce to neutralize acid.

(Pasta)

1. Add water, salt, & oil to pot and bring to boil.
2. Add spaghetti.
3. Cook for 10-12 minutes.

US Wellness Meats is your source for the highest quality beef from grounds to filet! We enjoyed this familiar, comforting meatball recipe in all different ways. This one is fantastic with pasta, or even delish on salad greens!

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