Description
A healthy twist on classic Italian meatballs, made low-carb for a keto-friendly meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 small onion, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups sugar-free marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, almond flour, Parmesan, grated onion, garlic, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently to combine without overworking the meat.
- Take a scoop of the meat mixture and flatten it slightly in your palm. Place a cube of mozzarella in the center, wrap the meat around it, and form it into a ball. Repeat until all meatballs are formed.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs in batches, turning to get color on all sides, about 5–7 minutes.
- Transfer meatballs into a saucepan or baking dish. Pour marinara sauce over them, covering completely. Simmer on low heat for 25–30 minutes until fully cooked.
- Garnish with fresh basil and extra grated Parmesan. Serve hot.
Notes
For more flavor, add fresh herbs or adjust seasonings to taste. These meatballs can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Keto meatballs, Italian recipe, low-carb meal, healthy dinner, sugar-free marinara