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French Onion Meatballs (Gluten-Free)
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French Onion Meatballs (Gluten-Free)

These gluten-free French onion meatballs are juicy, savoury and incredibly easy to make. Made with beef mince, gluten-free breadcrumbs and French onion soup mix, they bake, pan fry or air fry beautifully. Perfect for parties, lunchboxes or family dinners.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer, dinner, Gluten-Free Lunch, Party Food
Keyword: Gluten-Free Meals, lunchbox
Servings: 22 meatballs
Calories: 70kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Baking tray, frying pan or air fryer

Ingredients 

  • 500 grams (1.1 lb) beef mince (ground beef)
  • ½ onion, finely diced or grated
  • ½ cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons gluten-free French onion soup mix
  • 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine 500 grams beef mince (ground beef), ½ onion, ½ cup gluten-free breadcrumbs1 egg, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 3 tablespoons gluten-free French onion soup mix and 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, (if using).
  • Mix gently with clean hands until just combined.
  • Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, roll mixture into meatballs (about 1½ tablespoons). This should make approximately 22 to 24 meatballs.
  • For best shape retention, refrigerate for 5 to 10 minutes before cooking (optional but recommended, especially for oven baking).
  • Choose your cooking method below.

Notes

Oven method (best for large batches):

  • Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  • Place meatballs on a lined baking tray.
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Turn meatballs and bake for another 5 minutes.

Pan fry method:

  • Heat a frying pan over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil.
  • Cook meatballs for 8 to 10 minutes, turning regularly.
  • Ensure internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F).

Air fryer method:

  • Preheat air fryer to 180°C (350°F).
  • Lightly spray basket.
  • Cook meatballs for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking or turning halfway.
  • Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding.

Nutrition

Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg