Bison Meatballs

step 1.

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

step 2.

Finely chop the fresh parsley and basil leaves. Mince the garlic cloves.

step 3.

In a small bowl, beat the egg.

step 4.

In a large bowl, combine the ground bison, almond flour, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, chopped basil, minced garlic, beaten egg, salt, black pepper, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated, but do not overwork the meat.

step 5.

Using your hands, shape the mixture into meatballs about 1½ inches in diameter. You should get approximately 12-14 meatballs.

step 6.

In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs to the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until they are browned all over.

step 7.

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for about 10-15 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).

step 8.

Remove the meatballs from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving. They can be enjoyed on their own, with a dipping sauce, or over your favorite pasta or zucchini noodles.