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:

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

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