Low Carb Classic Meatball Sandwich
Satisfy your cravings without the carb overload with this irresistible Low Carb Classic Meatball Sandwich. Featuring juicy meatballs made from a flavorful blend of ground beef and pork, Parmesan cheese, and almond flour, this recipe is a keto-friendly twist on a beloved comfort food. The meatballs are simmered to perfection in a rich low-carb marinara sauce and nestled into toasty keto-friendly sub rolls layered with melted mozzarella cheese. With hints of garlic, oregano, and basil, every bite bursts with Italian-inspired flavors. Ready in under an hour, this hearty yet low-carb meal is perfect for weeknight dinners or a casual weekend treat. Garnish with fresh basil for a pop of color and serve warm—your taste buds will thank you!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g Ground beef
- 250 g Ground pork
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 cup Almond flour
- 1 large Egg
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 tsp Dried basil
- 2 cups Low-carb marinara sauce
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 4 pieces Keto-friendly sub rolls
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, Parmesan cheese, almond flour, egg, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and dried basil.
Mix the ingredients until fully combined, being careful not to overmix as this can make the meatballs tough.
Form the mixture into approximately 16 equal-sized meatballs.
In a large oven-safe skillet or frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, add the meatballs to the skillet, cooking them in batches if necessary. Brown them on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch.
Once browned, add all the meatballs back into the skillet, if not already, and pour the marinara sauce over them.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
Towards the end of the baking time, slice the keto-friendly sub rolls open and layer them with slices of mozzarella cheese.
Remove the skillet from the oven and carefully place 3-4 meatballs into each sub roll, spooning additional sauce over the top.
Place the filled rolls on a baking sheet and return to the oven for 5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped fresh basil if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4181 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 311.3 g | 399% | |
| Saturated Fat | 114.1 g | 570% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1066 mg | 356% | |
| Sodium | 7466 mg | 325% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.8 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.8 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.7 g | ||
| Protein | 265.3 g | 531% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 2444 mg | 188% | |
| Iron | 25.8 mg | 143% | |
| Potassium | 3089 mg | 66% | |
*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.
