Low Carb Meatballs
Elevate your weeknight dinners with these flavorful, protein-packed Low Carb Meatballs, a perfect choice for anyone following a keto or low-carb lifestyle. This easy recipe features a savory blend of ground beef and pork, boosted with the nutty richness of Parmesan cheese and almond flour for a gluten-free twist. Infused with garlic, Italian seasoning, and a touch of onion powder, these meatballs are seared to golden perfection before finishing in the oven for a juicy, tender bite. Top them with a luscious low-carb marinara sauce and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for an irresistible meal in just 35 minutes. Whether served solo or alongside your favorite vegetable sides, these meatballs are sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Ground beef
- 250 grams Ground pork
- 50 grams Grated Parmesan cheese
- 30 grams Almond flour
- 1 Large egg
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil (for cooking)
- 250 milliliters Low-carb marinara sauce (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, Parmesan cheese, almond flour, egg, minced garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until evenly combined.
Using your hands or a small ice cream scoop, form the mixture into 1.5-inch (4 cm) meatballs. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced apart.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches if necessary, sear the meatballs for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. This step locks in flavor but doesn't cook them fully.
Transfer the meatballs back to the baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
If serving with marinara sauce, warm the sauce in a small saucepan over low heat while the meatballs bake.
Once cooked, remove the meatballs from the oven and serve immediately. Spoon marinara sauce over the meatballs if using and garnish with chopped parsley.
Enjoy your delicious and healthy low-carb meatballs as a main dish or alongside your favorite low-carb sides!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2653 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 206.4 g | 265% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.7 g | 358% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 815 mg | 272% | |
| Sodium | 4575 mg | 199% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.9 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.5 g | ||
| Protein | 185.9 g | 372% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 837 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 1934 mg | 41% | |
*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.
