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 mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Servings 4 servings
Calories 491 kcal
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.
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.
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