Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Scandinavian Meatballs

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Gather your ingredients.

2. Step 2

   Put gluten-free crackers in a plastic bag and use a rolling pin to finely crush crackers. Add crackers as necessary to total 1/2 cup crumbs.

3. Step 3

   In a large mixing bowl combine ground pork or beef, grated onion, cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons potato or cornstarch, seasonings, and egg. Use an electric mixer to thoroughly combine ingredients. Add coconut milk or your favorite milk substitute. Beat on high for 1 minute.

4. Step 4

   Shape meat mixture into about 1 1/2-inch to 2-inch balls and dust each meatball with potato starch or cornstarch. You can use a level 1/8th cup scoop to shape the meatballs or you can make them smaller if you like. Heat the vegetable oil in a large heavy skillet. Brown the meatballs in batches, turning to evenly brown.

5. Step 5

   Remove the browned meatballs from the skillet to drain them on a plate lined with a paper towel. Leave pan drippings from browned meatballs in the skillet.

6. Step 6

   Whisk 2 tablespoons potato starch or cornstarch into 1/2 cup of the beef broth. Add this mixture along with remaining beef stock to the skillet. Add 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg to the gravy. Whisk and simmer over medium heat until the mixture thickens.

7. Step 7

   Add the browned meatballs to the sauce and simmer on low for about 15 minutes.

8. Step 8

   To serve, remove the meatballs with a slotted spoon and pile them in a large serving dish. Pour hot gravy over meatballs. Garnish with parsley for a nice presentation.

9. Step 9

   Serve and enjoy! This recipe is adapted for gluten-free cooking from a recipe published in "Immanuel Cookery" by the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Eden Prairie.