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This is the first-part summary of gluten-free meatball recipes and advice. Thanks one and all!

Liz

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> From: thereseeee
> Subject: Re: GF Meatball Recipe Inquiry
> I make mine with lean sirloin, veal, and pork. All ground together, then add your onion, egg, and a little (little) olive oil to hold together, as well as your favorite spices. I use gluten free breadcrumbs and not too much of that, so they will stay light and fluffy. Then sauté in olive oil and add to your sauce. I would say the beef is 1/2 pound, 1/4 veal, 1/4 pork. And that is from a very lovely Italian lady to gave me the recipe! Enjoy!
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> From: Lisa
> Hi Liz,
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> I make the meatballs GF the same way I used to make them, just substituting GF bread crumbs....I use Jillian's (they have regular and Italian). I use one egg, 1.5 pounds of ground beef, and roughly 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs...make the meatballs, fry them and they cook for a while in sauce (I use jar sauce). Everyone likes it and can't tell the difference!
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> Take care! happy cooking!
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> Lisa in NJ
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> From: t.penarczyk
> I make mine just like regular meatballs, just use the ends of gluten free bread to make the bread crumbs. To make them super fun for the kids, make half the meatball - fill with a small square of mozz cheese, then finish the meatball. Yum. I bake for about 15 mins at 375, turning once, then let them simmer in sauce. Good luck.
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> From: Teresa
> I have made many different versions of gf meatballs. They are really pretty easy and you can add as much extra stuff as you want (like chopped green peppers, onions, additional seasonings.) For the filler I have made meatballs without any (still using egg to hold together), using cooked rice (say 1/2 cup to 1 lb meat), dried gf bread (I save crusts and toss in the food processor to make crumbs). 
> I also make meatballs most of the time using ground turkey for health reasons rather than using beef. And we bake them instead of frying. 
> Remember you can also take these recipes and add some tomato sauce and maybe Italian seasoning and bake as a meatloaf. 
> My kids always liked the tomato sauces but for special occasions we would make a sweet and sour sauce which is easy and especially yummy.
> And last thing, meatballs freeze well. Around here we buy the 5lb chubs of hamburger when it's on sale. That makes a lot of meatballs :) We portion and freeze then just toss in the crock pot with sauce. 
> Best of luck,
> Teresa 
> gf family 12 years
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> From: Mary 
> My family loves Porcupine Meatballs. For each pound of hamburger add 1 egg,
> 1/2 cup uncooked rice, GF Worcestershire sauce and salt & pepper. Mix all together, form into balls in baking dish and pour a can or two of Annie's Tomato Bisque over it all. Bake at 350 for about 45 minutes or until meat is done. You can cover it for part of the baking time, but uncover for at least 20 minutes to get browned.
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> From: RPG6520
> One jar of Bennett's chili sauce, per 10 ounces jelly or jam per pound of ground beef. Combine jelly and chili sauce in a deep pot over medium heat until blended. Add rolled seasoned ground beef shaped into meatballs. I use no fillers and sometimes do not even season. Always a favorite with both GF and non GF diners. Be sure to use GF chili sauce, (I use Bennett's or Wal-Mart) and GF jelly or jam ( I use Smuckers or Welch's) (Heinz claims their chili sauce is not GF which there is no real reason for. Maybe made in a facility with wheat, or a CYA move. I think most jellies and jams are GF. Enjoy Jersey in Chicago> 
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> From: Rick 
> Grandmas Recipe
> Mix
> 1 lb. grind beef
> 1lb.g round veal
> 1 lb. ground pork
> 3 eggs
> 1/4 cup parmesan
> 6 cloves garlic minced
> 2 tablespoon. chopped Italian parsley
> 1/4 cup olive oil
> 2-3 gluten free rolls soaked in water than rung out and mashed up
> 1 tablespoon. salt
> 1/4 tablespoon, pepper
> mix well roll into balls and bake in oven in pan coated with olive oil (until golden brown)
> add to sauce and enjoy
> tasted just like my grand mas....good luck
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From: Gay
Liz,

You might try making meatballs with potato flakes as a binder. I went to a dinner last night and the host/hostess made a delicious meatloaf using potato flakes instead of bread or oats! Just a thought.

Gay, SC











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