Gluten Free Creamy Swedish Meatballs
Few comfort food classics feel as off-limits as Swedish meatballs when you're avoiding gluten — between the breadcrumbs in the meat mixture and the flour-thickened gravy, it's usually a hard pass. This version solves both problems cleanly: gluten free breadcrumbs soaked in whole milk keep the meatballs tender and juicy, while cornstarch steps in to build a silky, glossy sauce that's every bit as rich as the original. The blend of ground beef and ground pork, seasoned with allspice and nutmeg, gives you that distinctly warm, slightly sweet flavor that makes Swedish meatballs so craveable. Everything comes together in a single skillet, with the browned bits from searing the meatballs folded right into the cream and broth sauce for incredible depth. A touch of Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce round out the gravy without adding any gluten-containing ingredients. This recipe makes 8 servings, so it's ideal for a family dinner or a casual gathering where you want something impressive but totally stress-free. Finish with a scatter of fresh parsley and watch the bowl empty fast.
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8 servings
For the meatballs
- ⅓ cup gluten free breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- ½ lb ground pork
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup yellow onion, finely grated
- ½ tsp ground allspice
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
For the sauce
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- salt and pepper, to taste
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten free breadcrumbs and milk. Stir and let stand for 2 minutes until the breadcrumbs have absorbed the milk and formed a paste.
- 2
Add the ground beef, ground pork, egg, grated onion, allspice, nutmeg, salt, and pepper to the breadcrumb mixture. Mix with your hands until just combined — do not overwork the meat.
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