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Swedish Meatballs with Dill and Carrot Ribbons

Tender, browned meatballs simmer in a dill-and-black-pepper broth that thickens into a savory coating, with soft carrot ribbons tucked through every bite.

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Swedish Meatballs with Dill and Carrot Ribbons
30 mintotal
4servings
12ingredients

Ingredients

  • 600 g ground beef (15–20% fat)
  • 60 g gluten-free breadcrumbs
  • 120 ml lactose-free milk
  • 2 tsp dried dill
  • ½ tsp black pepper, finely ground
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 400 g carrots, peeled and cut into thin ribbons
  • 300 ml gluten-free beef stock
  • 1 tbsp gluten-free Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp cornstarch, mixed with 1 tbsp cold water

Method

  1. Soak breadcrumbs in milk, then mix with beef, dill, pepper, and salt.5 min timer
    Swedish Meatballs with Dill and Carrot Ribbons, step 1
  2. Shape into small meatballs and brown in hot olive oil.8 min timer
    Swedish Meatballs with Dill and Carrot Ribbons, step 2
  3. Add carrots, stock, and Worcestershire; simmer until meatballs are cooked through.12 min timer
    Swedish Meatballs with Dill and Carrot Ribbons, step 3
  4. Stir in vinegar and cornstarch slurry; simmer until sauce lightly coats.2 min timer
    Swedish Meatballs with Dill and Carrot Ribbons, step 4

Why it works

  • Celiac disease: Gluten-free breadcrumbs, stock and Worcestershire keep the meatballs and sauce together without gluten.
  • Wheat allergy: Gluten-free breadcrumbs, stock and Worcestershire make up the whole dish.
  • Gluten-free: Gluten-free breadcrumbs, stock and Worcestershire carry the meatballs and sauce.
  • Picky eater: Familiar meatballs and soft carrot ribbons; the dill-pepper sauce can be dipped or served lightly.
  • No spicy food: Dill and black pepper season the meatballs without chili or hot spice.

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