Keto Swedish Meatballs with Creamy Gravy Recipe
This Keto Swedish Meatballs recipe features tender and flavorful meatballs made from a blend of ground beef and pork, seasoned with aromatic spices and coated in a rich, creamy gravy. Perfect for low-carb diets, this comforting dish combines classic Swedish flavors with keto-friendly ingredients for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Swedish
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Parsley, to garnish
Gravy
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef and ground pork with almond flour, egg, heavy cream, allspice, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix everything thoroughly until well incorporated, then form the mixture into small, evenly sized meatballs.
- Cook the Meatballs: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the meatballs, cooking them until they are browned on all sides and cooked through. This usually takes about 8-10 minutes. Once done, remove the meatballs from the skillet and set them aside temporarily.
- Make the Gravy: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the heavy cream, beef broth, and Dijon mustard. Cook this mixture, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine Meatballs with Gravy: Return the cooked meatballs to the skillet with the thickened gravy. Coat the meatballs evenly and let them simmer together for a few minutes to meld the flavors and warm through.
- Serve: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve the keto Swedish meatballs hot, perfect on their own or with a low-carb side.
Notes
- For a nut-free option, substitute almond flour with crushed pork rinds.
- Ensure meatballs are uniform in size to cook evenly.
- The gravy can be thickened further with a slurry of xanthan gum for a gluten-free keto-friendly option.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
- Serve with cauliflower mash or zucchini noodles to keep this meal keto-compliant.
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