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Easy Baked Bison Meatballs (Gluten Free)

Kaleena Martinez
These delicious bison meatballs are the perfect comfort food and the best part is they are also gluten free, Whole30, and Paleo.
4.67 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizers, Dinner, Side Dish, Sides
Cuisine Italian
Servings 18 Meatballs

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs ground bison
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup almond flour
  • 2 tablespoons italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons tapioca flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper
  • To a large mixing bowl, add the ground bison, almond flour, eggs, tapioca flour, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Using your hands, combine everything together.
  • Using your hands, roll the meat mixture into 1.5 inch balls and evenly place them on the parchment lined baking sheet
  • Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

  • baking sheet

Notes

Substitutions
Almond flour- You can use gluten free breadcrumbs.
Tapioca flour- You can use arrowroot flour.
Bison- If you don't have bison or can't find it you can use ground beef.
Tips/notes
When you pull the meatballs out of the oven there will be a bit of fat on the pan and around the cooked meatballs. I use a spoon to scoop off the drained fat that has collected around the meatballs.
Frequently asked questions
Is ground bison better than ground beef?
Bison has 25% fewer calories than beef and less fat making it healthier than ground beef.
Do you cook ground bison the same as beef?
Yes! You cook ground bison the exact same way you cook ground beef. Any recipe with ground beef can be made with ground bison.
What tastes good with bison?
Anything that tastes good with beef. Bison and beef have very similar flavors so anything you would pair with beef you can pair with bison!
What to serve with
I love serving these meatballs with pasta sauce, homemade gluten free pasta, and topped with parmesan cheese and fresh herbs like fresh basil and fresh parsley. Here are some other tasty ways you can serve them.
  • With a side of green beans and wild rice
  • With your favorite sauce like alfredo, vodka sauce, or a mushroom cream sauce
  • With a classic tomato sauce, red pepper flakes, and pita bread
  • With spaghetti squash or zucchini noodles
Bison vs beef
Over the years I have found myself buying more and more bison instead of ground beef. Bison tastes pretty much the same as regular beef, has 25% fewer calories than beef, and has less fat. American bison is more likely to be grass fed and pasture raised making it more sustainable.
Storing/reheating
These meatballs are great the next day! You can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also put these in a freezer bag or vacuum sealed bag and store them in the freezer for two to three months.

Nutrition

Calories: 132kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 10gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 170mgPotassium: 173mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 36IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 2mg

*nutrition information is an approximate

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