Beef Stroganoff Meatballs KETO

This low carb beef stroganoff meatballs recipe calls for a little xanthan gum which is a low carb thickener that you can usually find in the baking aisle or with the gluten free products if your store has a section. Otherwise you can order it online pretty cheaply. You can omit the xanthan gum, but your gravy will be much runnier without it – still yummers, just not as silky and clingy (in a delicious, non-desperate, way.)

Servings:  4
Source:  Breathe I'm Hungry

INGREDIENTS

For the meatball mix:

• 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 Tbsp butter (for frying) or Coconut Oil for FMD

For the sauce:

• 1 Tbsp butter or Coconut Oil for FMD
• 2 cups sliced mushrooms (white or cremini)
• 1 cup sliced onions
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth
• 3/4 cup sour cream or Heavy Cream for FMD
• 1/4 tsp xanthan gum
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

• Combine the meatball ingredients (except the butter) in a medium bowl and mix well.
• Form into 12 meatballs.
• Heat the 2 Tbsp of butter in a large, nonstick saute pan.
• Cook the meatballs on medium heat in the butter until browned on all sides and cooked through (2-3 minutes per side.)
• Remove the meatballs from the pan and set aside.
• Add the 1 Tbsp of butter and the 2 cups of sliced mushrooms to the pan.
• Cook until the mushrooms are golden and fragrant (4-5 minutes.)
• Remove the mushrooms from the pan.
• Add the onions and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes or until softened and translucent.
• Remove the onions from the pan.
• Add the beef broth to your pan and scrape the bottom to get all the yummy bits off.
• Whisk in your sour cream and xanthan gum until smooth.
• Add the meatballs, mushrooms, onions and garlic back to the pan and stir.
• Simmer on low for 20 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Garnish with the fresh parsley right before serving.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: (3 meatballs & 1/2 cup sauce) 
• Calories: 452  
• Fat: 34g
• Carbohydrates: 6g net
• Protein: 24g