
IKEA Inspired Keto Swedish Meatballs
yield: 5 SERVINGS
prep time: 20 MINUTES
cook time: 50 MINUTES
total time: 1 HOUR 10 MINUTES
Flavorful meatballs complete with a rich sauce, based on IKEA's official Swedish Meatballs recipe.
Ingredients
Swedish Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 4 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Swedish Sauce:
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 3/4 cup beef stock
- 3/4 cup vegetable stock
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2
In a large bowl, add all the ingredients together for the meatballs and mix. Use a potato masher or your hands to combine everything together. Divide meatball mixture out into about 1" meatballs using a spoon or small cookie scoop. I was able to get 25 out of one batch.
Tip - I recommend letting the meatballs chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours so they don’t fall apart while cooking.
3
Place a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of oil. Once the oil is hot, place meatballs in the skillet to sear on all sides. It should take about 1 minute to sear each side.
4
After all the sides have seared, place meatballs on the lined baking sheet, and put in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
5
While meatballs are in the oven, drain the cast-iron skillet of any leftover grease and then use the same skillet for the sauce. Over low-medium heat, add butter and xanthan gum and whisk until it has reached a slow simmer.
6
Add in beef and vegetable stock, and whisk for about 2 minutes. Then add in coconut aminos and ground mustard.
7
Slowly add in the heavy cream while whisking and let simmer for 5 minutes. The sauce will thicken, but if it is too thick, you can add an extra tablespoon of stock to thin it out.
8
Plate meatballs on a platter and pour the sauce over top. Top with freshly chopped parsley if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Yield: 25 meatballs, Serving Size: 5 meatballs
Amount Per Serving:
582 Calories | 43.7g Fat | 4.9g Total Carbs | 0.2g Fiber | 2.0g Sugar | 0g Sugar Alcohol | 41.1g Protein | 4.7g Net Carbs