Step 1

Grease a large, rimmed metal baking sheet or large broil safe baking dish. Preheat oven to broil on high.

Step 2

Add all ingredients except for marinara sauce to a large bowl and use your hands or a large fork to mix to combine, being careful not to overmix. If you overwork the meat the meatballs will be more tough.

Step 3

Lightly wet your hands to keep them from sticking and gently shape and roll meat mixture into 12 large meatballs – about 2 inches in diameter (see notes in blog post for suggestions on making smaller meatballs). Place meatballs on greased baking sheet and transfer to the oven. Broil until starting to caramelize and brown on top – about 7-8 minutes.

Step 4

While meatballs are in the oven bring marinara sauce to a simmer in a large skillet.

Step 5

Remove meatballs from the oven and carefully transfer into the simmering marinara sauce. Reduce heat to low and cover the skillet. Continue to simmer until meatballs are cooked through – about 12-16 minutes more, flipping each meatball over halfway through the cook time.

Step 6

Top with fresh herbs and parmesan if desired and serve on their own or with gluten free pasta, spiralized veggie noodles, a hearty root veggie mash, or cauliflower mash. For Whole30 option do not top with parmesan cheese and serve with a Whole30 compatible option.