Description
These Keto Swedish Meatballs are a low-carb, gluten-free twist on the classic comfort food. Juicy meatballs simmered in a creamy, flavorful sauce, perfect for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup onion, finely minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum (optional, for thickening)
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, almond flour, Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, egg, onion, garlic, allspice, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Cook the Meatballs: Brown meatballs in butter in a skillet. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, combine beef broth, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer and thicken with xanthan gum.
- Combine and Serve: Return meatballs to the skillet, coat in sauce, and simmer. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve over cauliflower mash or zucchini noodles for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-5 meatballs
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
