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Gluten Free Swedish Meatballs (Dairy Free Cream Sauce)

Gluten-Free Swedish Meatballs in Creamy Dairy-Free Sauce

This Gluten Free Swedish Meatballs (Dairy Free Cream Sauce) recipe delivers tender, juicy meatballs enveloped in a rich and creamy sauce, perfect for all diets.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Swedish
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey or pork
  • 1 lb Ground Turkey Can mixed with ground beef for unique flavor
  • 1 Onion Minced or grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic Finely minced
  • 1 cup Gluten-Free Bread Can substitute with grated zucchini or cauliflower
  • 1 tsp Himalayan Pink Salt Sea salt can substitute
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Allspice
  • 1 tsp Nutmeg
For the Dairy-Free Sauce
  • 3 tbsp Dairy-Free Butter (Miyoko's) Any plant-based butter can work
  • 1/4 cup Cassava Flour Can substitute with Arrowroot Powder
  • 2 cups Chicken or Beef Stock Use homemade for best results
  • 1 cup Coconut Cream Dairy-free sour cream can be used for richness
  • 1 tbsp Stone Ground Mustard
  • 2 tbsp Coconut Aminos Gluten-free alternative to soy sauce

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • baking sheet
  • medium saucepan
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil over medium heat. Sauté 1 finely minced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves for about 5 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, combine the sautéed mixture with 1 pound of ground beef and/or ground turkey, and add preferred spices.
  3. Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Preheat oven to 420°F (215°C) and bake meatballs for 20 minutes or until browned.
  5. While meatballs bake, melt 3 tablespoons of dairy-free butter in a saucepan, then whisk in 1/4 cup of cassava flour.
  6. Gradually add 2 cups of stock, followed by 1 cup of coconut cream, and simmer until thickened.
  7. Combine meatballs and sauce in a serving dish, toss gently, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Mind the mixture to avoid overworking. Adjust cassava flour for desired sauce thickness. Reheat and serve over gluten-free pasta or mashed potatoes.

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