Recently we have been butchering our own hogs and so I've had ground pork on hand. Right now it's quite a bit cheaper than ground beef so I am looking stretch the beef a little. Nothing beats homemade meatballs smothered in a creamy gravy sauce. It's even better if you make your own broth!
I cook the onions to mellow out their flavor and lose the crunch. For me, a raw onion can ruin a dish in a hurry. While you are at it, double or trip the batch and roll up some extra meatballs. Throw them in the freezer for another time.
Swedish Meatballs (with Gluten Free Options) Printable Recipe
Makes 18 meatballs
1-1/2 Tablespoons olive oil (divided)
1/2 small onion, grated
3/4 pound ground beef
3/4 pound ground pork
1/2 cup quinoa flakes
1 egg
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice (or 5 whole allspice)
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 Tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all purpose flour (or a gluten free flour of your choice)
3-1/2 cups beef broth (approx 2 cans or use homemade beef broth)
1/2 cup sour cream
salt and pepper to taste
