Salisbury Steak Meatballs

Ingredients

• 2 tsp olive oil, divided
• 1/2 cup minced onions
• 1/2 lb 93% lean ground beef
• 1/2 lb 93% lean ground turkey
• 1/3 cup whole wheat seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste, divided
• kosher salt
• pinch black pepper
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp red wine vinegar
• 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce, to taste
• 1/2 tsp mustard powder
• 8 oz sliced mushrooms
• 2 1/4 cup reduced sodium beef broth
• chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Finely chop 1 oz of the mushrooms into small pieces and set aside. Heat a large pot on medium, add 1 tsp oil and onions and cook until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes. Divide onions in two.
3. In a large bowl, combine half of the sautéed onions with the ground beef, ground turkey, chopped mushroom, bread crumbs, egg, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1/4 cup of the beef broth, 3/4 tsp salt and black pepper.
4. In a small bowl, blend flour and 2 cups broth until smooth. Mix in remaining onions, remaining 2 tbsp tomato paste, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and mustard powder.
5. Gently shape into 20 small meatballs. Place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Bake at 400 for 20-25 minutes until done.
7. Meanwhile, add the mushrooms and sauce to the pan, cover and simmer while the meatballs bake.
8. When the meatballs are done, add them to the pot and stir to coat.
9. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

• Can serve over brown rice, mashed potatoes, or cauliflower mash.