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Gluten free Swedish meatballs in creamy gravy on a white plate, garnished with parsley and invitingly warm

Gluten Free Swedish Meatballs

These Gluten Free Swedish Meatballs offer a delicious twist on a classic dish, delivering tender meatballs in a rich gravy that fits a healthy lifestyle. Perfect for weeknights or dinner parties, they are made with gluten-free ingredients for a comforting meal everyone can enjoy.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 36 mini meatballs

Ingredients
  

  • 1 small onion
  • 3 (75 g) egg yolks at room temperature
  • ½ cup (4 fluid ounces) milk at room temperature
  • 1 cup (120 g) panko-style gluten free bread crumbs (homemade or store-bought; See Recipe Notes)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 pound ground pork (See Recipe Notes)
  • 1 pound 90% lean ground beef (See Recipe Notes)
  • 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons (27 g) basic gum-free gluten free flour blend (See Recipe Notes)
  • 1 tablespoon gluten free soy sauce or tamari
  • ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 3 cups (24 fluid ounces) chicken stock
  • 3 tablespoons (1.5 fluid ounces) heavy whipping cream
  • Fresh flat-leaf parsley chopped
  • Fluffy white rice or gluten-free egg noodles (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Peel and grate the onion using a cheese grater, then squeeze out excess moisture.
  • In a large bowl, combine the egg yolks, milk, bread crumbs, grated onion, salt, pepper, and allspice until well-mixed.
  • Add the ground pork and beef, breaking them up gently with your hands. Stir with a spoon until just combined—don’t overmix.
  • Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs using a small scoop or wet hands, and place them on the prepared baking sheet about 1-inch apart.
  • Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until firm to the touch and an internal temperature of 160°F.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the gravy. Melt the butter in a sauté pan over medium-high heat, then whisk in the gluten-free flour and cook for 1 minute until lightly browned and fragrant.
  • Slowly whisk in the soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and chicken stock, simmering for 5-6 minutes until thickened.
  • Stir in the heavy cream and bring back to a gentle simmer.
  • Add the baked meatballs to the gravy and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through. Sprinkle parsley on top before serving.