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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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
- Soak breadcrumbs in milk, then mix with beef, dill, pepper, and salt.5 min timer

- Shape into small meatballs and brown in hot olive oil.8 min timer

- Add carrots, stock, and Worcestershire; simmer until meatballs are cooked through.12 min timer

- Stir in vinegar and cornstarch slurry; simmer until sauce lightly coats.2 min timer

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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