Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
2 tbsp

olive oil

4 unit

garlic

minced

1 unit

onion

Small, chopped

1 pound

ground beef

0.75 pound

ground pork

1.5 cup

Chex Cereal Gluten Free Rice

crushed finely

1 unit

egg

beaten

0.75 cup

lactose-free milk

2 tbsp

honey

1 tsp

nutmeg

1 tsp

allspice

1 tsp

salt

3 tbsp

margarine

0.13 cup

brown rice flour

1.5 cup

beef broth

0.5 cup

lactose-free milk

1 tsp

salt

1 tsp

pepper

0.5 tsp

cinnamon

0.5 tsp

nutmeg

0.25 tsp

oregano

0.25 cup

parsley

chopped

Step 1
~2 min

Sweat onion in olive oil in a pan until translucent.

Step 2
~2 min

Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

Step 3
~2 min

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, crushed gluten-free rice cereal, beaten egg, lactose-free milk, honey, nutmeg, allspice, and salt.

Step 4
~2 min

Mix all ingredients well.

Step 5
~2 min

Add the cooled, cooked onions and garlic to the meat mixture and combine thoroughly.

Step 6
~2 min

Form small meatballs, about the size of a ping pong ball.

Step 7
~2 min

Arrange the meatballs on a cookie sheet in rows, leaving a small space between each meatball.

Step 8
~2 min

Bake the meatballs for 15-20 minutes or until the tops are browning and the meatballs are cooked through.

Step 9
~2 min

While the meatballs are baking, melt margarine in a small pan over medium heat.

Step 10
~2 min

Add brown rice flour to the melted margarine and whisk until well combined to form a roux.

Step 11
~2 min

Slowly add lactose-free milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.

Step 12
~2 min

Add beef broth, salt, pepper, cinnamon, oregano, and nutmeg to the sauce.

Step 13
~2 min

Stir to combine all ingredients in the gravy.

Step 14
~2 min

Cook the gravy on medium-high heat until it thickens, stirring occasionally.

Step 15
~2 min

Adjust spices to your taste.

Step 16
~2 min

Serve the meatballs immediately, topping them with the prepared gravy.

Step 17
~2 min

Garnish with chopped parsley.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For extra flavor, add a splash of Worcestershire sauce to the meatball mixture.

Make sure not to overcook the meatballs, as they can become dry.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Meatballs can be formed and refrigerated before baking.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Mashed Potatoes

Rice

Egg Noodles

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Lingonberry Jam
Pickled Cucumbers

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Sweden

Cultural Significance

Traditional Swedish cuisine

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Midsummer

Occasion Tags

Family Dinner
Holiday Meal
Comfort Food

Popularity Score

70/100

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