Amazing Ami's Meatballs Stroganoff AIP

Recipe for Meatballs:

3/4 lb ground turkey thigh meat

3/4 lb mild Italian sausage from Draeger's

1/4 c fresh chopped parsley

1/2 large white onion, chopped

1 T coconut oil 

2 T coconut flour

1/4 powdered spice blend (sage, etc.)

1/2 t salt

Saute onion in oil in large cast iron skillet until clear and slightly carmelized.  In mixing bowl coat onions with flour and seasoning.  Blend remaining ingredients with hands.  Form 1" to 1-1/4" balls of meat.  Brown in cast iron skillet on all sides.  Cook in pressure cooker in steam basket with 1 cup of water in bottom of pot, for 12 minutes.  Makes about 20-24 meatballs.  

Recipe for Stroganoff Sauce:

1/2 large white onion, chopped

2 T coconut oil

1/3 c fresh chopped parsley

2 stalks celery sliced thinly

1/4c frozen mushrooms, or substitute frozen chopped spinach instead

Pinch dried Marjoram

Pinch dried Oregano

Pinch ground Nutmeg

1/2 t salt

1 cube frozen basil (from Trader Joe's)

1 packet Turkey broth

1 c water

1 can coconut milk

Saute onion in oil in cast iron skillet until clear and slightly carmelized.  Add all other ingredients except for coconut milk and continue to saute on medium heat until celery is cooked through and mushrooms are defrosted.  Stir in coconut milk and heat through, but do not bring to a simmer.  Serve over meatballs.

Serve with one of the following:

• Wild Rice Pilaf
• Konnyaku Noodles
• Kelp Noodles
• Mashed Root Vegetable (White Yam, Turnip, etc.)

Makes 2 doz. using round tablespoon to form about 2 Tbsp. meatballs.