Name: Swedish Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef ((grass-fed, if possible)); 1 medium onion (finely diced); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 large eggs; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon allspice; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1 cup chicken broth ((homemade, if possible)); 1/2 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon arrowroot starch

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Grain-Free Swedish Meatballs in Gravy is a kid-friendly (and grown-up friendly) protein packed dinner, and it goes great with mashed cauliflower.

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Ground beef delivers at least 10% or more of the daily value of 15 different nutrients per 3.5 ounce serving, and is a top food source of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs), and zinc.

Onions possess potent antimicrobial activity, protecting against various bacteria, fungi, molds and yeast. The antibacterial activity of red varieties is higher than that of yellow and white varieties!

Eggs are full of nutrients! A single serving of 2 eggs provides at least 10% or more of the daily value of 17 different nutrients, with the yolk containing the vast majority of the nutrition.

Swedish Meatballs

Nutrivore Score: 207

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings

Calories 403kcal

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Ingredients

Ingredients (meatballs)

1 pound ground beef (grass-fed, if possible)
1 medium onion finely diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt or to taste

Ingredients (Gravy)

1 cup chicken broth (homemade, if possible)
1/2 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon arrowroot starch

Instructions

For the Meatballs

Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add oil and onion and sauté until completely cooked, approximately 10 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix all ingredients in a bowl by hand. Form 1 ½” meatballs by hand and place on prepared baking sheet (approximately 15 meatballs).
Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, or until cooked through.

For the Gravy

Place broth and butter in the skillet that the onions were cooked in. Stir in the arrowroot powder. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
Stir frequently until thick, approximately 3-4 minutes.
Toss meatballs in gravy (including any juices from the baking sheet)