Gluten Free Tamale Meatballs
Whether you're looking for dinner, a snack, or your next game day treat- these tamale meatballs are tasty, tender, and will quickly become your new fave!
Ingredients
Gluten Free Cornbread
- 1/4 c. gluten free flour
- 1/4 c. cornmeal
- 1/4 c. corn starch
- 1/4 tsp. Xanthan gum
- 1/2 Tbsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. cumin
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 4 Tbsp. butter, cold & cubed
- 1/2 c. milk
Meatballs
- 1/2 lb. ground beef
- 1/2 lb. ground pork
- 1/2 c. enchilada sauce (or blended salsa)
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 4 Tbsp. egg whites
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- In a medium mixing bowl, mix the gluten free flour, cornmeal, corn starch, Xanthan gum, baking powder, cumin, and salt. Using clean hands or a fork, cut in the butter. Then, add the milk and use a spoon or spatula to stir until a sticky dough is formed.
- Spread batter in 2-3 greased ramekins and bake for 18-22 minutes. Allow to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the ground beef, pork, enchilada sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, egg whites, salt, and pepper. Next, crumble in the cornbread. Use clean hands or a spoon to mix until combined.
- Scoop about 1/2 Tbsp. of the mixture and roll into a ball. Place meatballs on a parchment lined baking sheet. Then, bake for 20-24 minutes.