Easy Gluten-Free Asian Pork Meatballs (No Breadcrumbs)

gluten-free meatballs topped with sesame seeds and green onions in a tan bowl next to cooked white rice.

5 from 8 votes

Easy Gluten-Free Asian Pork Meatballs (No Breadcrumbs)

Healthy, veggie-loaded gluten-free meatballs that taste just like dumpling filling! These delicious morsels are super easy to make, perfect for picky eaters, and have a flavorful and addictive homemade dipping sauce. This easy dinner has simple ingredients and is served in under 30 minutes.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Asian

Keyword: asian pork meatballs, gluten-free meatballs

Servings: servings

Ingredients

Meatballs

2 lb ground pork or any ground meat of your choice
4 oz mushrooms minced
2 green onions finely sliced, plus more for garnish (For picky eaters who don't like greens, you can finely mince 1/4 cup regular onions instead)
2 garlic cloves minced
1 tbsp grated ginger
2 tbsp tamari sauce or soy sauce or coconut aminos
2 tsp sesame oil
1 egg

Dipping Sauce

2 tbsp tamari sauce or soy sauce or coconut aminos
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp water
2 tsp coconut sugar or brown sugar
1 garlic clove minced
1 tsp finely chopped green onion
1/2 tsp toasted sesame seeds plus more for garnish
Optional: 1/2 tsp gochugaru Korean chili flakes

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F, and line a baking sheet with a wire rack if you have one and grease.. If you don't have one, grease the baking sheet.
Combine all ingredients for the dipping sauce in a small bowl and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, add all ingredients for the meatballs and mix until just combined. Don't over mix.
Wet your hands and shape the meatball mixture into golf ball sized balls (about 36). Place on the wire rack an inch apart.
Bake for 15 minutes until cooked through.
Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve warm drizzled with or dipped in the dipping sauce.

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Notes

Expert Tips

This can easily be made Whole30. Use coconut aminos instead of tamari sauce, and omit coconut sugar in the dipping sauce.
If you’re looking for a meat alternative, I recommend using ½ ground pork and ½ lean ground beef. You could use ground turkey or ground chicken, but they’re not as flavorful as pork or beef.
No gluten-free breadcrumbs are needed! The egg is the binding agent for this recipe, so there is no need for any additional flour or bread crumbs.
You can also ensure the gluten-free meatballs are cooked by checking the internal temperature with a meat thermometer.

Serving Tips

Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve warm, drizzled with or dipped in the dipping sauce.
You can serve these gluten-free meatballs with white rice, a side of veggies, or even your favorite Asian noodles!

Storage Tips

Store leftover meatballs in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
These gluten-free meatballs can be frozen raw or cooked. To freeze raw meatballs or cooked meatballs, freeze them on a prepared baking sheet lined with parchment paper in a single layer without touching each other.
Once frozen, place in a freezer-safe container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat the frozen meatballs in the air fryer or microwave or on the stove top in a skillet over medium heat with a little olive oil.

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