Low Carb Meatballs (Keto Meatballs)
Low Carb Keto Meatballs that are tender, flavorful, and use minimal ingredients. You are going to love how quickly these keto meatballs pull together.
Servings: 24 meatballs
Calories: 151kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef 80% for best meat to fat ratio
- ¼ cup almond meal or an additional ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Line a 13x9-inch baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
- In large bowl, mix all ingredients. Shape meatball mixture into 24 (1 ½-inch) meatballs. Place 1 inch apart on your baking sheet.
- Bake uncovered for 18 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Serve warm with your favorite keto friendly sauce.
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Notes
- Slow Cooker Option: Pour 28-32 oz of your favorite keto friendly tomato based meatball sauce (or 1 jar of keto friendly 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.
- Dairy-Free Option: If you can't have dairy you can always leave the Parmesan out or substitute in your favorite dairy-free cheese.
- You can use any ground meat or mix different ones together: Bison, pork, chicken, or turkey
- 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 them 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.
- Storage - Allow to cool before placing into an airtight container. Best stored for 5 to 7 days in the fridge or up to 3 months in the freezer.
- 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.
Nutrition
Serving: 3meatballs | Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 195mg | Fiber: 1g