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    Home / Recipes / Dinner / Keto Swedish Meatballs

    Keto Swedish Meatballs

    May 5, 2018 by Keto Cooking Christian 23 Comments

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    Swedish meatballs are an old favorite that can be served as an appetizer or a main course. They're packed with flavor and served with a decadent cream sauce.

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    • What's in Swedish Keto Meatballs
    • How to Make Swedish Gluten Free Meatballs
    • Can I Eat Meatballs on Keto?
    • Are There Carbs in Swedish Meatballs?
    • Tips for the Best Swedish Low Carb Meatballs
    • More Keto Ground Beef Recipes

    Swedish meatballs are a classic comfort food. Traditionally, they have a filling that is not Keto friendly. Not these! They are loaded with all the same delicious flavor but without all the carbs!

    Swedish Meatballs – Keto and Low Carb

    And to kick the up a notch, they are served with the most rich and creamy sauce that can be poured over Palmini noodles, zucchini noodles, spaghetti squash or shirataki noodles.

    Swedish Meatballs – Keto and Low Carb

    If you're wanting a hearty Keto appetizer to serve at your next get together, these Swedish meatballs are the perfect answer.

    What's in Swedish Keto Meatballs

    • Ground beef
    • Ground pork
    • Almond flour
    • Sour Cream
    • Chicken or beef stock
    • Heavy cream
    • Onion
    • Garlic salt
    • Nutmeg
    • Eggs
    • Fresh Italian parsley
    • Allspice
    • Worcestershire sauce
    • Olive oil
    • Salt and pepper

    *Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

    How to Make Swedish Gluten Free Meatballs

    Gravy and Meatballs

    In a heated skillet, sauté the onion in a little olive oil. Add a little salt and cook until translucent.  Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.

    Gravy and Meatballs

    In a large bowl, add the eggs, parsley (reserve 1 tsp for garnish), salt, pepper, garlic salt, almond flour, nutmeg, allspice, Worcestershire and onion, mix to combined. Add the ground beef and pork and mix well.

    Gravy and Meatballs

    Form the meatballs, using a cookie scoop, in uniform size and sauté the meatballs in olive oil (or other Keto-friendly oil) until well-browned. Remove the meatballs to a platter lined with paper towels as they are done.

    Gravy and Meatballs

    Discard most of the fat from the skillet and return it to the heat. Add the chicken stock to deglaze the pan, then add the sour cream and heavy cream.

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    Add the meatballs back in and continue to simmer for 15-20 minutes or until sauce has thickened to your liking.  Store leftovers in the fridge for a few days.

    Swedish Meatballs – Keto and Low Carb

    Serve over zucchini noodles, spaghetti squash, cauliflower rice or they are also great all on their own!

    Gravy and Meatballs

    Can I Eat Meatballs on Keto?

    Traditional meatballs use breadcrumbs as a binder. This causes them to have more carbs than what's recommended on Keto. Instead, almond flour is used to make these Swedish meatballs perfect for Keto or a low carb diet.

    Are There Carbs in Swedish Meatballs?

    Traditional Swedish meatballs with breadcrumbs, can have as many as 30 grams for carbs, But this Keto meatball recipe made with almond flour only have 5 net carbs per serving. Talk about a carb savings!

    Gravy and Meatballs

    Tips for the Best Swedish Low Carb Meatballs

    • The great thing about this recipe is it's perfect for meal prep! You can make the meatballs ahead of time and freeze them in an air tight container. If you'd like more meal prep tips, 25 Keto Meal Prepping Ideas has some really amazing recipes and ideas to help you keep on track and save some time too!
    • The combination on beef and pork really lends great flavor to these meatballs, but if you'd like you can substitute the pork for all beef or even chicken or turkey sausage.
    • If you want to serve these as an appetizer, you can make them a little smaller and serve them on cute little party skewers like these.
    • If you'd like to add a little cheese to these Keto meatballs, add a little finely shredded parmesan to the meat mixture.
    • To really make this a complete meal, serve with your favorite Keto veggies and these Italian Breadsticks. They are amazing and go so well with this creamy sauce.
    • Even though these Swedish meatballs are a family favorite, you can double the meatball recipe but instead of serving it with this Keto cream sauce, save some to serve with this Homemade Marinara.
    Swedish Meatballs – Keto and Low Carb

    More Keto Ground Beef Recipes

    • Poblano and Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf
    • Picadillo
    • Baked Italian Meatballs
    • Instant Pot No-Bean Chili
    • Baked Southwest Skillet
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    Keto Swedish Meatballs

    These Swedish Meatballs are a classic comfort food in an easy to make, Low Carb and Keto friendly version!
    5 from 5 votes
    Author: Julianne
    Servings 8
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    PREP 8 minutes mins
    COOK 20 minutes mins
    TOTAL 28 minutes mins

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    Ingredients
     

    For the meatballs:

    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 1 pound ground pork
    • ¼ cup almond flour
    • ½ medium onion, minced
    • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
    • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
    • 2 eggs
    • 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley
    • ½ teaspoon allspice
    • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    • olive oil (for sautéing)

    For the sauce:

    • 1 cup chicken (or beef stock)
    • ½ cup sour cream
    • ½ cup heavy cream
    • pinch salt and fresh ground pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Heat a skillet sauté the onion in a little olive oil. Add a little salt and cook until translucent.  Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
    • In a large bowl, add the eggs, parsley (reserve 1 tsp for garnish), salt, pepper, garlic salt, almond flour, nutmeg, allspice, worcestershire and onion, mix to combined. Add the ground beef and pork and mix well.
    • Form the meatballs (I use a cookie scoop) in uniform size and sauté the meatballs in olive oil (or other Keto-friendly oil) until well-browned. Remove the meatballs to a platter lined with paper towels as they are done.
    • Discard most of the fat from the skillet and return it to the heat. Add the chicken stock to deglaze the pan, then add the sour cream and heavy cream. Add the meatballs back in and continue to simmer for 15-20 minutes or until sauce has thickened to your liking. Enjoy!

    *Make sure to scroll up and read the post for substitutions, additions and helpful tips for making this recipe.

    Course Appetizer, Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Calories 316kcal
    Nutrition Facts
    Keto Swedish Meatballs
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    316
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    21
    g
    32
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    8
    g
    50
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    3
    g
    1
    %
    Sugar
     
    1
    g
    1
    %
    Protein
     
    19
    g
    38
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    *Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.

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    1. Elaine

      August 22, 2024 at 10:35 am

      5 stars
      They look delicious. Can’t wait to make them.

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        August 23, 2024 at 12:04 pm

        They're delicious! I hope you love them.

        Reply
    2. Janine

      January 29, 2021 at 2:46 pm

      Nut allergy... what can I substitute for the almond flour?

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        January 30, 2021 at 2:45 pm

        Maybe ground sunflower seeds? Just be sure they are ground super fine and they should work just as well.

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      • Danese

        November 30, 2022 at 10:02 am

        Hey Janine! I know my reply is nearly 2 years later but I make my meatballs with crushed pork rinds and they are amazing! I personally don’t use any nuts or seeds in my cooking because they don’t work for me… it’s a love-hate relationship. My basic recipe calls for 1/2c of pork dust for each 1 lb. of meat and 1 egg. Sometimes I add shredded cheese and chopped bacon (I prefer precooked) for cheeseburger meatballs. I scoop out on a cookie sheet and freeze for easy dinner for busy days! I have some basic meatballs in the freezer and my daughter has requested Swedish Meatballs, which led me here! Definitely going to be using this sauce recipe for my meatballs! Sounds so yummy!

        Reply
    3. Beth Mortl

      December 17, 2020 at 9:04 am

      5 stars
      Delicious

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        December 18, 2020 at 12:43 pm

        Thanks!

        Reply
    4. Hannah

      May 11, 2020 at 9:37 pm

      These are fantastic. I love serving these meatballs over rice. Perfect comfort food

      Reply
    5. Rebeccan Blue

      November 23, 2019 at 1:08 pm

      How many meatballs does this recipe make?

      Reply
      • Jen willsey

        May 29, 2021 at 12:20 pm

        Hi got 32 out of mine using the cookie scoop

        Reply
    6. Marie

      October 28, 2019 at 7:39 pm

      5 stars
      These were DELICIOUS! Do you think I could cook them in the oven? We loved them with and without the sauce. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        October 28, 2019 at 7:56 pm

        Honestly, I don't see why not. But since I haven't tried it, I couldn't say for sure how long or what temp to bake them at. Glad you liked them though!

        Reply
    7. Margaret A Carey

      August 22, 2019 at 4:55 pm

      5 stars
      Hi there,

      I made these and they were great! I loved them. I want to enter them in my Carb Manager, but it doesn't say what the serving size is. Is it 4 meatballs?

      Thanks,

      Maggie

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        August 22, 2019 at 5:02 pm

        Hi Maggie,
        Glad to hear that you enjoyed them and yes, a serving is about 4 meatballs or so, depending on the size you make them.

        Reply
      • Lisa Goings

        April 28, 2021 at 4:29 pm

        These meatballs are amazing. I love them. Thank you for sharing. Great recipe!!!!

        Reply
        • Keto Cooking Christian

          April 29, 2021 at 3:00 pm

          You are so welcome. I am so glad you enjoyed them!

    8. Joanna

      February 20, 2019 at 6:32 am

      These were so good! I made the meatballs ahead of time and froze them uncooked. When ready to use them for a meal, I put the sauce ingredients in a crockpot along with the meatballs and cooked on low for 7 hours. I thickened the sauce with some xantham gum before serving. Turned out great!

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        February 20, 2019 at 11:36 am

        Hi Joanna,
        Great idea to prep them in advance as you did, I love it! I'm glad you enjoyed them, thanks for letting me know 🙂

        Reply
    9. Ajone

      January 21, 2019 at 5:13 pm

      Is he heavy whipping cream ok, and would prokrinds be a good substitute from the almond flower or is this best. Can’t wait to make these 😋

      Reply
    10. Ajone

      January 21, 2019 at 5:13 pm

      Is he heavy whipping cream ok, and would prokrinds be a good substitute from the almond flower or is this best. Can’t wait to make these ?

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        January 21, 2019 at 5:17 pm

        Hi Ajone,
        Yes, absolutely you can use heavy whipping cream! Personally I prefer using the almond flour because pork rinds are a much stronger flavor. But I actually love to use a combination of the two in my recipes that require breading. I hope you enjoy them, let me know how it goes!

        Reply
    11. Linda

      November 05, 2018 at 9:38 am

      Where does the 1 gram of sugar come from?

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        November 05, 2018 at 9:46 am

        From the sour cream and a little from the almond flour.

        Reply

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