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Paleo Swedish Meatballs - gluten-free meatballs in a creamy cauliflower-based sauce - a healthier take on the classic dish | TheRoastedRoot.com #whole30 #paleo #keto
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Paleo Swedish Meatballs

Amazingly flavorful perfectly cooked meatballs in a healthy creamy cauliflower-based sauce
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Lifestyle
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 to 12 people
Calories: 525kcal
Author: Julia

Ingredients

For the Cauliflower Sauce:

  • 1 small head cauliflower chopped into florets (about 5 cups)
  • 3 Tbsp ghee or grass-fed butter melted
  • 1 cup beef bone broth
  • 1 Tbsp stone ground mustard *
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt to taste

For the Meatballs:

Instructions

Prepare the Sauce:

  • Steam the cauliflower for 8 minutes in a steamer or in boiling water, until soft when poked with a fork.
  • Transfer steamed cauliflower to a high-powered blender along with the rest of the sauce ingredients.
  • Blend until completely smooth. If necessary, add more broth to thin out the sauce to desired consistency.
  • Taste sauce for flavor and add more ghee and/or sea salt to taste. Set aside until ready to use.

Make the Meatballs:

  • Add all ingredients for the meatballs to a mixing bowl and use your hands to mix everything together until well-combined (note: you can also perform this step using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment).
  • Form meatballs 1.5 to 2 inches in diameter and place on a plate.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons avocado oil or cooking oil of choice in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the meatballs on the hot skillet, giving each one plenty of room (you’ll need to do this in 2 to 3 batches). Cook 2 minutes, flip to the other side and cook another 2 to 3 minutes, until browned on 2 sides. Transfer to a plate.
  • Wipe out the skillet, lower the heat to medium-low and add the sauce. Bring sauce to a gentle boil then add the meatballs and stir. Cover and cook until meatballs are cooked through, about 5 to 8 minutes. For more developed flavor, cook meatballs at a very gentle simmer over medium-low heat for 30 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Notes

*You can replace the stone ground mustard with 2 tsp Dijon mustard.

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 6 | Calories: 525kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 43g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g