Delicious Keto Swedish Meatballs (Homemade Ikea Meatball Recipe)

If you’ve ever savored the iconic Swedish meatballs from IKEA, you know how comforting and delicious they can be. Now, imagine recreating that same indulgence right in your own kitchen, but with a keto twist. Our Keto Swedish Meatballs recipe brings together all the rich, savory flavors of the traditional dish while keeping it low-carb and keto-friendly. Perfect for satisfying your cravings without compromising your dietary goals, these homemade meatballs are sure to become a new favorite. Dive into this recipe to discover how easy it is to enjoy a classic taste of Sweden with a modern, healthy twist.

Swedish Meatballs (Homemade Ikea Meatball Recipe)

Ingredients

Meatballs

•  8 oz ground pork
• 8 oz ground beef
• 2 tbsp salted butter, softened
• 1 egg 
•  ½ medium yellow onion, chopped
•  ¼ tsp allspice
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• ¼ tsp black pepper

Gravy

• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp salted butter
• 2 cups beef bone broth
• ½ tbsp coconut aminos
• ½ tsp xanthan gum(alternatively, can also use a small amount of cassava flour to thicken)
•  pinch white pepper
• salt to taste

Directions

1. Heat 2 tbsp of butter over medium-high heat.
2. Add in the chopped onion and cook until soft but still slightly crunchy (about 6-8 minutes).
3. Set aside and allow the cooked onion to cool to room temperature.
4. Combine all of the ingredients (including the cooked onion) for the meatballs in a large bowl and mix with a spatula until well combine.
5. Using either a cookie dough scooper or your hands, scoop out meatballs and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet.
6. Cover your raw swedish meatballs and place in the fridge for an hour or overnight.
7. To cook the swedish meatballs, heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
8. Place the meatballs evenly in the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side or until brown and fully cooked.
9. To make the gravy, heat the butter until melted and whisk in the xanthan gum. This should thicken and start to brown in a minute or two.
10. Stir in the bone broth and seasonings and whisk until well combined.
11. Reduce the heat to a simmer and add in the heavy cream.
12. Stirring frequently, allow gravy to simmer and thicken for 3-5.
13. Add your cooked swedish meatballs to the gravy, coat, and serve.
14. Optional: top with fresh chopped parsley.
15. Enjoy your keto swedish meatballs immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge.

We hope you enjoy making and savoring these Keto Swedish Meatballs as much as we do! Their rich flavor and comforting texture make them a perfect addition to any keto meal plan. If you try this recipe, we’d love to hear your thoughts and any tweaks you might have made. Let us know in the comments how these meatballs turned out for you and if you have any questions or suggestions. Happy cooking!

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