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Prune Swedish Meatballs

Swedish Meatballs - A Gluten Free Meatball Recipe

Alison Needham
This updated recipe for Swedish Meatballs made with California Prunes is 100% gluten-free, and 100% delicious. It is the perfect comfort food, especially when served over creamy mashed potatoes, rice or gluten-free noodles. I always double the recipe for my crew of 5. If I want enough leftovers for the freezer I quadruple it. Serve it topped with lots of fresh dill and a dollop of leftover prune purée if you’re feeling it. This easy recipe is one the whole family will love.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 491 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients
 
 

Instructions
 

  • Tear bread into 1-inch pieces. Soak in milk with salt, allspice, nutmeg, cardamom, and pepper.
  • While bread is soaking, heat 1½ teaspoons oil in a sauté pan; add onion and sauté about 5 minutes or until soft and translucent; cool. In a large bowl, mix pork, beef, egg yolk, bread mixture, onion and prune purée. Chill for 30 minutes to make it easier to form into balls.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Divide meatball mixture into 20 portions. Moisten your fingers with water and gently roll mixture into balls. Place on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake meatballs about 15 minutes or until cooked through.
  • While meatballs are cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a sauté pan. Add flour and whisk for about 2 minutes; add broth and sour cream and simmer, whisking constantly, until lightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Return meatballs to pan and bring to a simmer.
  • Garnish with fresh dill.

Notes

How to make prune puree:

  • 16 ounces pitted California prunes
  • 1/2 cup hot water

Directions:

Combine the prunes and water in a blender. Pulse to combine, then blend until smooth, pourable consistency forms, scraping the sides if necessary. 
Store the purée in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 weeks.

Nutrition

Calories: 491kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 23gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 154mgSodium: 1183mgPotassium: 525mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 431IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Gluten Free Meatball Recipe, Gluten Free Meatballs, Meatballs with Prunes, Swedish Meatballs
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