Ingredients
For the Patties
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 2 tbsp Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour (or your favorite binder, like bread crumbs)
- 1 tbsp Sugar-free ketchup
- 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp Sea salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
For Cooking
- 1 tbsp Olive oil (for frying)
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 1/2 large Onion (diced)
- 8 oz Cremini mushrooms (sliced in 1/4 inch slices)
For the Gravy
- 2 cups Beef broth
- 2 tbsp Sugar-free ketchup
- 1 pinch Sea salt
- 1 pinch Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Cream cheese (cut into small chunks and softened at room temperature)
Instructions
- Prepare the meat mixture: In a large bowl, combine almond flour, sugar-free ketchup, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper. Add the ground beef and gently mix just until all ingredients are combined, taking care not to overmix to keep the patties tender.
- Form patties: Shape the mixture into four oval-shaped patties about 1/2-inch thick. Create a small indentation or thumbprint in the center of each patty to help them cook evenly.
- Cook the patties: Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Place the patties in the skillet, cover, and cook for 4-5 minutes. Flip the patties and cook for another 4-5 minutes, or until cooked through to your liking. Remove patties from skillet and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Sauté onions: Wipe the skillet clean to remove excess grease and burnt bits. Reduce heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, add the diced onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft but not browned.
- Sauté mushrooms: Add sliced cremini mushrooms to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, until the mushrooms soften and the onions develop a golden color.
- Make the gravy: Pour in the beef broth, add sugar-free ketchup, sea salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer. Scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Allow it to simmer for 5-7 minutes until the liquid reduces by half.
- Finish the gravy: Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cream cheese chunks. Continue stirring until the gravy is smooth and slightly thickened.
- Combine and warm: Return the cooked patties to the skillet and spoon the creamy mushroom gravy over them. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the patties are heated through and well coated with gravy, then serve warm.
Notes
- Do not overmix the meat to keep patties tender.
- Make sure cream cheese is softened to blend smoothly into the gravy.
- If you don’t have almond flour, use bread crumbs as a binder.
- Use a cast iron skillet or heavy-bottom pan for best searing results.
- Covering the patties during cooking helps them retain moisture.
- Adjust seasoning of gravy to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
