Swedish Meatballs Gluten-Free Recipe
These Swedish Meatballs are tender, flavorful, and completely gluten-free. Served in a creamy, savory sauce, they make a comforting meal perfect with mashed potatoes or rice.
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 lb ground beef 80/20
- 0.5 lb ground pork
- 0.5 cup gluten-free panko breadcrumbs
- 1 small yellow onion finely grated
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 0.5 tsp ground allspice
- 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter or avocado oil for frying
Creamy Sauce
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose gluten-free flour blend
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp tamari or gluten-free soy sauce
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- to taste salt and pepper
- for garnish fresh parsley or dill chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, gluten-free panko, grated onion, beaten egg, allspice, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape and Brown: Roll mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs on all sides 5-7 minutes per batch. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Roux: In same skillet, melt remaining 3 tbsp butter over medium heat. Whisk in gluten-free flour and cook 1 minute to form roux.
- Create the Sauce: Slowly whisk in beef broth to prevent lumps. Simmer 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Finish and Simmer: Stir in heavy cream, tamari, and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Return meatballs to skillet, nestle into sauce, cover, and simmer 10-15 minutes until cooked through and sauce thickened.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley or dill. Serve hot with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.
Notes
Use a combination of beef and pork for tender meatballs. Grate onion to add moisture. Ensure gluten-free flour blend contains xanthan gum for proper sauce thickening.
