Easy Gluten-Free Swedish Meatballs (with Gravy)

swedish meatballs in a bowl with gravy topped with parsley

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Easy Gluten-Free Swedish Meatballs (with Gravy)

These gluten-free Swedish Meatballs and gravy are the ultimate comfort food, made with pantry and freezer staples! A flavorful blend of ground pork, warm spices, and a creamy dairy-free gravy make this dish a winner for the whole family.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Mary Smith

Ingredients

Meatballs

1 lb ground pork
⅓ cup finely diced onion
1 egg yolk
¼ cup almond flour
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp allspice
¼ tsp nutmeg
½ tsp sea salt
¼ tsp black pepper

Gravy

2 tbsp ghee or vegan butter for dairy allergies
2 tbsp tapioca flour can sub arrowroot powder
2 cups broth chicken or beef will work
2 tbsp coconut aminos
1 cup coconut cream (or the thick part of a can of full fat coconut milk)
1 tbsp lemon juice
¼ tsp nutmeg
½ tsp sea salt
fresh chopped parsley for serving (optional)
1 tbsp arrowroot powder
2 tbsp water

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup. Mix all of the meatball ingredients together and form into 12 balls. Place them on the baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
While the meatballs are baking, melt the ghee in a large skillet over medium heat. Add in the tapioca flour and use a whisk to stir it until it forms a smooth paste and and begins to bubble. Add in the broth and coconut aminos and whisk well. Let it simmer over medium low heat while you make the "sour cream".
Combine the coconut cream (or coconut milk) and lemon juice in a small bowl and mix well. Add the mixture to the pan along with the nutmeg and salt, and whisk to combine. Continue to stir over medium heat for 1-2 minutes. Stir the arrowroot and water together to create a slurry. Pour it into the pan and stir while it bubbled and thickens. When the meatballs are done, remove them from the baking sheet (leaving the fat behind) and add them to the pan with the gravy. Let it simmer until you are ready to serve.
Serve over gluten free pasta, rice, veggie noodles, or mashed potatoes and top with parsley, if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the meatball mixture to add some spiciness.
- To air fry the meatballs instead of baking, preheat to 400 and cook the meatballs in an even layer for 12 minutes or until browned and cooked through.

- A cookie scoop helps create evenly sized meatballs for even cooking.

- The combination of nutmeg and allspice gives these meatballs their signature flavor—don’t skip them!

- To make ahead, prepare the meatball mixture and gravy in advance, then combine and reheat before serving.

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