Description
Delicious, dairy and gluten free Swedish meatballs that are Whole30 compliant, low carb and AIP friendly!
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds grass-fed ground beef (I use this one)
- 2 teaspoons fine salt
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup onion, minced
- 1 large egg (sub 1 tablespoon gelatin for egg free)
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, for cooking
For the Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons dairy-free butter (I use this one), bacon fat or coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour (I use this one)
- 1 tablespoon pastured gelatin (I use this one)
- 1 1/2 cups bone broth
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 2-inch piece of lemon peel
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- splash of fish sauce
- 1 cup cauliflower cream (see post above for recipe), or use cashew cream (recipe here) or coconut cream.
Instructions
- Heat a large, 16-inch skillet over medium-low heat.
- In a large bowl combine all of the meatball ingredients and roll them into about 20 meatballs.
- Add the coconut oil to the skillet and bring the heat up to medium power.
- Add the meatballs to the skillet and cook here, for 15 minutes turning them over every 3 minutes or so until they are browned all over.
- While the meatballs cook, prepare your sauce ingredients, measure them out etc.
- Transfer the meatballs to a plate and cover with foil. Quickly add the dairy free butter to the skillet, the coconut flour. Stir until lightly browned and toasty.
- Bloom the gelatin in the broth then add to the skillet and whisk until fully incorporated. Add in the dijon, coconut aminos, fish sauce, lemon and thyme. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until reduced by a 1/3
- Mix in the cream and simmer until thick. Add the meatballs to the skillet. Simmer for a few minutes, turning the meatballs over to coat in sauce.
- Serve warm! Spoon over zoodles, cauliflower rice or greens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 467
- Fat: 32
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
