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    Chili Meatball Supper

    Published: Jan 26, 2021 by Heidi Fowler. This post may contain affiliate links 26 Comments

    Ready for an awesome kid-friendly recipe?  If you're tired of listening to your kids complain about dinner, you'll want to give Chili Meatball Supper a try.

    Chili Meatball Supper {Kid-Friendly & Easily Gluten Free} #chili#meatball#gluten#free

    Today I am sharing a favorite recipe from my childhood.  I stopped making it when we went gluten free, but with one easy change, we can enjoy it again.  (Yea!  My kids gave it two thumbs up.)

    There are two parts to this recipe. First, you make the meatballs, then you make the soup. (I've been known to make a huge batch of meatballs and freeze the extra to make more soup later.)

    Chili Meatball Supper -- Basic Meatball Recipe with Gluten Free Option {Make sure to hide them until dinner time, or they'll be all gone!} #meatball#chili#gluten#free
    Basic Meatballs:
    • 1 egg
    • 2 T milk
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ c chopped onion
    • 1 lb hamburger
    • 1 c soft breadcrumbs (Gluten-Free Option--substitute gluten-free oats (whole or pulsed in a blender) and/or gluten-free breadcrumbs -- I mixed both)

    Shape into small meatballs (about the size of a whole walnut), place on a non-greased cookie sheet, and bake at 375° for 20-30 minutes.  (You can put them very close together because they will shrink slightly in size as they bake.)

    Chili Meatball Supper -- Basic Meatball Recipe with Gluten Free Option {Make sure to hide them until dinner time, or they'll be all gone!} #meatball#chili#gluten#free

    Half of this recipe is plenty of meatballs for the chili.  Put the rest in the freezer for another meal, or just leave the bowl on the counter before dinner, and you'll find that half are gone before it's time to finish the recipe!  I had no leftovers this time.  They disappeared as family members strolled through the kitchen!  (I'll have to hide them next time--mostly from myself.)

    Chili Meatball Supper {Kid-Friendly & Easily Gluten Free} #chili#meatball#gluten#free

     Chili Dinner:

    •  1 bay leaf
    • 1 c chopped onion
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1-2 teaspoon chili powder (I use 1 tsp)
    • 1 can corn (drained)
    • ¾ c chopped green pepper
    • 1 16-oz can diced tomatoes
    • 1 16-oz can red kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
    • 1 8-oz can tomato sauce
    • 1-2 cups of water as desired if your chili seems too thick.  (I add about 1 ½ cups)

    Toppings:  Crushed Fritos (or any other brand of corn tortilla chips), shredded cheese, and sour cream

    Combine dinner ingredients and simmer on low for about an hour.  Don't let the juice simmer away!  Add meatballs for the last 10 minutes or so -- long enough to heat through.  Serve with toppings.  (The toppings really make this dish, so unless you are really trying to cut calories, don't skip them!)

    *Want to make this recipe in a rush? Skip the meatballs and just add cooked ground beef. Not as tasty, but still yummy.

    Enjoy!

    Chili Meatball Supper {Kid-Friendly & Easily Gluten Free} #chili#meatball#gluten#free
    Heidi

    Thanks for stopping by today!  While you're here, I hope you'll check out some of my other gluten free recipes!  Images below are linked:

    Easily Gluten-Free Beef Stroganoff from OneCreativeMommy.com {The dijon mustard in the sauce makes this soooo yummy!}
    Perfect for Summer! Broccoli salad with Bacon and Cashews {OneCreativeMommy.com} #broccolisalad #glutenfree
    Gluten Free Pumpkin Pancakes with Chocolate Chips {My kiddos love to eat this gluten-free breakfast for dinner! Cottage cheese makes them high in protein.} OneCreativeMommy.com

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    Hi! I’m Heidi, the sometimes scatterbrained, but always creative mind behind One Creative Mommy. I'm a retired teacher, wife, and mom of three beautiful teenage girls and one adorable fur baby. In my spare time, I love to share my ideas (mistakes and all) with anyone who will listen.

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    Comments

    1. Julie Moore

      January 14, 2013 at 8:38 am

      I totally understand and admire you for recognizing your limits and your family's needs. Horray for you, Heidi! :)

      I look forward to reading your posts and contributing as I can via GFM when it is a link-up. :)

      Take care, girl!

      Reply
    2. The Busy Bee's

      January 14, 2013 at 6:12 pm

      Hi Heidi,

      This looks delish. Great step by step instructions too. Perfect for this bitter cold weather!

      Myrna and Joye.

      Reply
    3. Devin @ Nom Yum & Free

      January 14, 2013 at 8:44 pm

      I totally respect and understand your decision to scale back. I made a similar announcement last Monday on my site too. looks like 2013 is about reprioritizing. Although I will miss Gluten Free Mondays, I know your family will appreciate and benefit from your decision. Have fun with extra family time!! :)

      Reply
    4. Jane

      January 14, 2013 at 9:49 pm

      Yum! This looks so good and my husband would love it!

      Reply
    5. Mums make lists (@mumsmakelists)

      January 15, 2013 at 1:18 am

      Looks fab - will have to try it for my daughter

      Reply
    6. Dana

      January 15, 2013 at 7:31 am

      Oh Heidi, I totally get it. Balance is hard, and especially so with the internet I think. I'd love an invite to the Pin board. I have pretty little experience with Pinterest, but your board sounds like a great idea.
      -Dana

      Reply
    7. Joan@Chocolateandmore

      January 15, 2013 at 8:32 am

      Heidi, this sounds wonderful, I love that I'll have leftover meatballs for a second meal. Can't wait to try it, my family will eat anything with fritos on top!

      Reply
    8. Wanda Ann @ Memories by the Mile

      January 15, 2013 at 4:25 pm

      Thank you so much for link this to my party. It truly looks delicious.
      Wanda Ann @ Memories by the Mile

      Reply
    9. Danielle @ Poor and Gluten Free

      January 16, 2013 at 2:37 pm

      Meatball chili! Amazing! My husband would love this, it involves several of his favorite dishes ;p

      I get what you mean about the link party, mine is still small and it takes up valuable time! I would love an invite to your Pinterest board, though - I'm Poor and Gluten Free on pinterest.

      Thanks for sharing this on Waste Not Want Not Wednesday and I hope you'll still have time to link up in the future :)

      Reply
    10. Crystal

      January 16, 2013 at 11:16 pm

      Looks delicious! Thanks for the recipe!!

      Reply
    11. Cristina

      January 17, 2013 at 8:00 pm

      Mmmm gluten-free chili! I am always looking for a good gluten-free recipe, and I can always count on you for something yummy =) Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
    12. Tumbleweed Contessa

      January 17, 2013 at 9:49 pm

      Oh yum! I must have missed this earlier. Glad that you shared it on Freedom Fridays! I am going to pin it to my soup board.

      Reply
    13. Kelly - Two Kids Cooking and More

      January 21, 2013 at 8:51 pm

      This recipe is very intriguing for me...we are not a gluten free household...but I'm always looking to try new recipes. Plus, with my diet I try too much bread, starch and sugar, so gluten free recipes are always great.

      Thanks for sharing this one at our Sunday Show and Tell!

      Reply
    14. Christine

      January 22, 2013 at 8:05 am

      Oh my goodness.. does that ever look DELICIOUS!!

      Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer... From Dream To Reality! I'm looking forward to seeing what you link up this evening! :)

      Reply
    15. Rose :: Fine Craft

      January 23, 2013 at 3:48 am

      I know. Gluten free cooking must be a challenge. You are doing a great job at inspiring us all ! Thank you for sharing it in the linky party, and cooking up a storm each week! We appreciate your cooking enthusiasm and contribution!

      Reply
    16. Cindy (Vegetarian Mamma)

      January 23, 2013 at 1:09 pm

      Let me say that I understand where you are coming from, especially running a link up of my own. We all have so much going on in our lives, I am proud of you for recognizing the need to refocus. As a mommy, we should all take the time to evaluate our busy lives and refocus! :) With that said your recipe looks great! Thanks for linking up at our Gluten Free Fridays party! I have tweeted and pinned your entry to our Gluten Free Fridays board on Pinterest! :)

      Thanks for linking back to the Gluten Free Fridays post!

      See you at the link up this week!

      Cindy from vegetarianmamma.com

      Reply
    17. Mary Jane Fast

      January 25, 2013 at 10:04 am

      Add me to the Gluten Free shared board. I'm new to Pintrest & love the idea. Thanks so much!

      Reply
    18. Jennifer

      January 25, 2013 at 3:25 pm

      This looks yummy! Please share this in a new Linky Party --Weekend Kitchen Creations at http://www.weekendkitchencreations.blogspot.com. Please join us, share your delicious creation, build more traffic for your blog and get other scrumptious ideas.

      Reply

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