Keto Classic Italian Meatballs
Indulge in the rich, savory flavors of *Keto Classic Italian Meatballs*, a low-carb twist on a beloved comfort food. Made with a delicious blend of ground beef, ground pork, and almond flour, these meatballs are packed with Italian-inspired ingredients like Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, garlic, and aromatic herbs. Baked to perfection and gently simmered in a sugar-free marinara sauce, these meatballs are a guilt-free, keto-friendly option that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Whether you serve them as a hearty main dish or a protein-packed appetizer, this recipe is quick and easy with just 20 minutes of prep time and a total cook time of 30 minutes. Perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or pairing with zucchini noodles for a complete low-carb meal, these meatballs are a must-try for keto enthusiasts and Italian food lovers alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 fat ratio)
- 0.5 pound ground pork
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 large egg
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 cup almond flour
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups sugar-free marinara sauce
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, chopped parsley, almond flour, minced garlic, and finely chopped onion.
Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and dried basil.
Mix all the ingredients together with your hands until they are well combined, but do not overmix as this can make the meatballs tough.
Roll the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and set them on the prepared baking sheet.
Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches and brown them on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
Once browned, transfer the meatballs back to the baking sheet and place them in the oven to finish cooking. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through.
While the meatballs are baking, heat the sugar-free marinara sauce in a saucepan over low heat.
Once the meatballs are done, add them to the marinara sauce and simmer for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the meatballs warm, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2854 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 218.4 g | 280% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.0 g | 345% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 708 mg | 236% | |
| Sodium | 4727 mg | 206% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.1 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.9 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.4 g | ||
| Protein | 161.2 g | 322% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 952 mg | 73% | |
| Iron | 21.6 mg | 120% | |
| Potassium | 3938 mg | 84% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
