Low Carb Keto Meatballs

Low Carb Keto Meatballs that are tender, flavorful, and use minimal ingredients. You are going to love how quickly these meatballs pull together.

You can make them in an oven or a slow cooker!

Just make sure to save room for dessert. This Keto Chocolate Mug Cake is perfect and ready in a minute or two.

Why you'll love this recipe

First off, the flavor of these meatballs is insanely delicious. They're packed with healthy ingredients and savory spices, so the flavor is truly out of this world.

Second, they're so simple to make and they use minimal ingredients. Also, they work with all types of sauces like BBQ sauce, marinara sauce, and cream based sauces.

They also store really well, which we share more about below. They are truly perfect, juicy meatballs and can be made by anyone.

They work as a great keto appetizer and a full keto meal! And if you love meatballs, you might like these Venison Meatballs.

For an allergy friendly meatball recipe, try these Gluten Free Dairy Free Meatballs.

Recipe ingredients

Ground beef - 80/20 grass fed ground beef has the best meat to fat ratio for juicy meatballs. You can also use ground pork, ground chicken, ground turkey, or a combination of ground meat. When we make up a double batch, we like to mix two different proteins.

Almond meal (or additional Parmesan Cheese) - You can also use crushed keto crackers, pork rinds, keto bread crumbs or these keto chips, crushed, in place of the almond meal if you like.

Parmesan cheese - Fresh grated is better, in our opinion, but you can use store bought grated parmesan.

Salt - For flavor and to enhance the other flavors.

Black Pepper - Use as much or as little as you like.

Onion Powder - Make sure you're using onion powder, not onion salt.

Garlic Powder - Make sure you're using garlic powder, not garlic salt.

Dried Parsley - We recommend using dried parsley but you can add fresh chopped parsley if you like.

Egg - Don't leave this out! It helps hold everything together and adds more fat and protein.

Low carb sauce of choice - Pick up a bottle of sugar-free tomato sauce at your local grocery store. This keto gravy is incredible on meatballs. You can also use Keto BBQ Sauce.

For a list of quantities, please see the recipe card below.

Step by step instructions - Oven

You guys are going to think I’m ridiculous, but it only take four easy steps to make these meatballs.

1. Preheat your oven and line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix all the ingredients in one large bowl.
3. Roll the meat mixture into balls. You can also use a small cookie scoop.
4. Bake.

Yeah, it’s that easy. And it’s less expensive than buying the same amount at the store. Please do yourself a favor and give this low carb keto meatball recipe a try next time you are craving them.

How to make in a Slow Cooker

We love serving these at parties and BBQ’s. Sometimes we toss them in a slow cooker and let them cook in our favorite sauce – one jar of a keto friendly marinara sauce + one jar of our Keto salsa recipe.

Here’s what you need to do to cook meatballs in a slow cooker.

Pour 28-32 oz of your favorite keto friendly tomato based marinara sauce (or 1 jar of marinara sauce + 14 oz. of your favorite salsa) into a slow cooker.

Tuck each meatball into the sauce, making sure that they are submerged. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 hours.

Not all slow cookers are created equal, so please check to make sure that the internal temperature is at least 160F, or that you can’t see any pink.

You can keep these low carb tender meatballs warm on the warm setting, just make sure to give them a stir before you serve them.

Expert tips

To achieve the best meatballs, here are a few tips

• Don't overmix the meat mixture - this may cause dense, hard meatballs.
• Gently form - you don't want to roll them too tightly.
• If you want a golden crust - simply fry them in a skillet using a little bit of oil for 5 to 6 minutes before baking.
• Add moisture - our favorite way to stop meatballs from drying out is to sneak a little bit of veggies into your meat mixture. Mushrooms and Zucchini are perfect, as they release a lot of moisture as they cook. Also a nice way to sneak in some nutrition.

Serving suggestions

These low carb Italian meatballs pair perfectly with:

• Keto-Friendly Pasta - like our Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Noodles. You can also purchase low carb pastas like Miracle Noodles or Spaghetti Squash.
• Veggies - serve your tender meatballs over our Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Sauteed Zucchini or Keto Green Bean Casserole.
• Keto Bread - make a meatball sub using keto bread or mini sliders using keto rolls
• Appetizer - wow your guests by serving these delicious keto meatballs with other appetizers like keto stuffed mushrooms, keto mozzarella sticks or add them as part of a Keto charcuterie board.

Storage instructions

• Fridge - Allow to cool before placing into an airtight container. Best stored for 5 to 7 days.
• Reheat - You can reheat in the microwave or in a 350 degree oven. Stovetop works as well, just add a little water to the pan to ensure they stay juicy.
• Meal Prep - If you like to plan ahead, store in desired serving portions. This way it's a quick reheat and your dinner is ready. An easy meal for those busy weeknights.
• Freezer - as mentioned earlier, it is best to freeze no longer than three months. Even though the USDA says meat can be frozen indefinitely, after three months it starts to lose its quality and texture.

How to make dairy free

If you can’t have dairy you can always leave the Parmesan out or substitute in your favorite dairy-free cheese.

The Parmesan adds to the flavor and texture but these low carb meatballs will still be tender and flavorful without it.

FAQs

25 Keto Ground Beef Recipes

Here are some of the best low carb ground beef recipes that we have and some others from our favorite bloggers.

Low Carb Meatloaf - A no-fail Low Carb Meatloaf Recipe that’s easy to make, packed with flavor, and comforting any night of the week.

Big Mac Salad - A delicious version of the classic big mac sandwich, this Big Mac Salad is comfort in a bowl. It offers all of the flavors of a traditional big mac but in a healthy low-carb recipe without the bun. It's packed with protein and ready in just 15 minutes.

Beef Enchiladas - Enchiladas with ground beef, melty cheese, and a mildly spicy, savory sauce will quickly become a family favorite meal. We love enjoying enchiladas with keto salsa.

These Keto Stuffed Peppers are made the classic way with ground beef, tomato, garlic, onion and spices topped with melty cheese.

For the rest of the list plus 20 Keto Friendly side dishes, read our round up of Keto Ground Beef Recipes.

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