Keto Salisbury Steak Meatballs

Ingredients:

• 1.5 pounds ground beef
• 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms, sliced
• 1 ½ cups beef broth
• 1 medium yellow onion, minced
• ⅓ cup almond flour
• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• 2 tablespoons oat fiber
• 2 whole eggs
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum
• ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions:

1. Sauté onions: Heat half of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. Prepare meatball mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine onions, ground beef, almond flour, oat fiber, eggs, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix just until combined.
3. Form meatballs: Use a cookie scoop or your hands to form meatballs.
4. Brown meatballs: Heat remaining olive oil in the same skillet. Brown meatballs on all sides. Remove from skillet and set aside.
5. Sauté mushrooms: Add mushrooms to the skillet and sauté until browned. Add garlic and sauté for 15 seconds.
6. Make gravy: Add beef broth, tomato paste, sour cream, xanthan gum, and reserved onions to the skillet. Simmer until thickened.
7. Combine and simmer: Return meatballs to the skillet and simmer for 15 minutes, or until cooked through.
8. Serve: Serve meatballs with gravy, topped with Parmesan cheese (optional).

Optional additions:

• For extra flavor: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to the meatball mixture or gravy.
• For a smoky flavor: Add a teaspoon of smoked paprika to the meatball mixture or gravy.
• For a tangy kick: Add a tablespoon of lemon juice or orange zest to the gravy.
• For additional vegetables: Add diced bell peppers, carrots, or zucchini to the meatball mixture.

Enjoy your delicious and flavorful Keto-Friendly Meatballs!