Keto Swedish Meatballs
These keto Swedish meatballs are one of my favorite low-carb comfort meals when I want something cozy without feeling weighed down. They’re juicy, full of flavor, and have that same creamy, gently spiced sauce you’d expect from the classic version, just made without breadcrumbs.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 lb. ground beef or half pork, half beef
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 1 tbsp almond flour
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp ground allspice
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp oil for frying
Sauce
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1½ cups beef broth
- ½ cup heavy cream for dairy-free, use coconut cream instead of heavy cream
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ¼ tsp xanthan gum for thickening
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the beef, onion, almond flour, egg, salt, garlic powder, allspice, nutmeg, and black pepper. Combine until evenly mixed.
- Then form into 24 small meatballs. Use about 2 tbsp of the mixture for each meatball.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook for 10–12 minutes, turning to brown all sides. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Drain all the fat from the skillet and then melt 1 tbsp of butter. Stir in beef broth, heavy cream, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and xanthan gum. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, or until thickened.
- Return meatballs to the skillet. Simmer in the sauce for about 3 minutes until fully heated and coated.
- Add the chopped parsley and serve warm. Enjoy!
Notes
- Breadcrumb alternative: pork rinds or coconut flour (use slightly less because coconut flour absorbs more).
- Thickener alternative: xanthan gum is optional; many keto recipes simmer longer to thicken naturally.
- To bake: Bake the formed meatballs at 400°F for 15 to 18 minutes, turning halfway through, then add them to the sauce to finish cooking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 476kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 159mg | Sodium: 1346mg | Potassium: 480mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 673IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 3mg