Low Carb Swedish Meatballs is a dish that the whole family will love. Simple to make, low in carbs and free from sugar, these taste divine.
Course Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Gluten Free, Keto, LCHF, Low Carb, Swedish
Keyword meat-balls, meatballs
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 45 minutesminutes
Servings 4serves
Calories 518kcal
Ingredients
Meatballs Ingredients
500gms/1.1 lb minced beef/ground beefor use an alternative such as pork or veal
1egg
2tablespoonsalmond meal/almond flour- optional
1small onion finely chopped or 1/2 Tbspn onion powder
2teaspoonsminced garlic
1teaspoonfresh/dried parsley
1/4teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonpepper
1/4teaspoonsnutmeg
1/4teaspoonsallspice
a pinch of powdered ginger
1tablespoonbutter for sauteeing meatballs
Cream Sauce Ingredients
2tablespoonsbutter
1cupbeef broth/beef stock
3tablespoonsour cream
1/2cupcream
1teaspoonDijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish.
Instructions
Meatballs Method
Mix all ingredients till well combined.
Using a tablespoon or a teaspoon, create meatballs to desired size and compress with hands so that they retain their shape when cooking.
Gently pan fry the meatballs in 1 tablespoon of butter in a large frying pan on medium heat, until cooked through.
Remove meat balls from the pan to prepare the sauce.
Cream Sauce Method
Once you have removed the meatballs from the pan, turn the heat up and pour the stock in with the juices. Simmer for about 5 minutes on high or until the stock reduces by about 1/3.
Turn the heat down to a slow simmer and add the cream, sour cream and 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan. Continue stirring till combined. Season with salt and pepper.
Add the meatballs back into the pan.
Simmer very gently for about 5 minutes or until meatballs are heated through.
Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley just prior to serving.
To Serve
For a simple low carb serving option, serve with ribbons of zucchini zoodles that have been sauteed in fresh butter to desired taste. Try it served with cauliflower mash or cauliflower rice. It's delicious also served simply with cabbage sauteed in butter.
Serve with buttered egg noodles, rice or mashed potato for anyone not watching their carb intake. You can also buy lingonberry jam, which is traditionally served with Swedish Meatballs, to serve on the side, although it is not ideal for anyone watching their carb or sugar intake.