Vegan Gluten Free Swedish Meatballs

Total time50 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time30 min

5.0

(10)

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the meatballs

½ cup gluten free breadcrumbs
¼ cup whole milk
Chef's tip
Use an unsweetened variety so it won't add sweetness, especially in savory dishes.
½ lb ground beef (80/20)
½ lb ground pork
Chef's tip
Use a plant-based ground product and cook according to package directions; add oil only if needed.
1 large egg
Chef's tip
For each egg, mix 1 tbsp ground flaxseed with 3 tbsp water and let it sit until it thickens. It holds ingredients together but won't make things rise - best in pancakes, muffins, and cookies.
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
Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.

For the gravy

2 tbsp unsalted butter
Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 cups beef broth
Chef's tip
Use the same amount of low-sodium vegetable broth. The dish will taste lighter and less meaty; a mushroom-rich vegetable broth gives the closest beefy flavor.
½ cup sour cream
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
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 absorb the milk and form 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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