Dairy Free Swedish Meatballs

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

1/2 small onion (finely chopped)

1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)

2 garlic cloves (optional)

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Salt and pepper (to taste)

1 cup vegetable broth

1 (14 ounce) can light coconut milk (or other non-dairy milk)

2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari (if gluten-free)

1 teaspoon dijon mustard

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1 tablespoon cornstarch

Fresh chopped parsley (for topping)

Directions

To make baked meatballs, start by mixing everything together in a large bowl. Roll the seasoned meat into 12 round balls and place onto a prepared baking sheet. Bake at 400F for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through. Once browned, remove from oven and set aside.

To make the swedish meatball gravy, add all ingredients (except the cornstarch and fresh parsley) to a skillet or saucepan, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and whisk in cornstarch. Let simmer for a few minutes, stirring constantly, until the gravy is thick and creamy.To thin the sauce out, add dairy-free milk or water a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.

Transfer cooked meatballs to skillet and coat with gravy sauce. Serve swedish meatballs over pasta or mashed potatoes. Enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 210 kcal
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7.4 g
• Trans Fat: 1 g
• Cholesterol: 54 mg
• Sodium: 553 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.3 g
• Total Sugars: 1 g
• Protein: 14 g