Low Carb Oven-Baked Italian Meatballs
Satisfy your cravings while staying on track with these delicious Low Carb Oven-Baked Italian Meatballs! Made with a flavorful combination of ground beef and pork, almond flour, and freshly grated Parmesan, these meatballs are a tender, protein-packed delight with just the right balance of Italian herbs and spices. Perfectly baked in the oven for a healthier twist, they’re drizzled with olive oil for a beautifully golden finish. Ready in under an hour, this keto-friendly recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Serve them with your favorite low-carb marinara sauce or a crisp side salad for a wholesome and hearty Italian-inspired meal. Keywords: low carb, oven-baked, Italian meatballs, keto-friendly, easy dinner recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 0.5 pound Ground pork
- 0.25 cup Almond flour
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 large Egg
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, almond flour, and grated Parmesan cheese.
Crack the egg into the mixture and add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Mix all ingredients by hand until well blended but do not overmix to avoid tough meatballs.
Gently fold in the chopped fresh parsley.
Using your hands, form the mixture into 1.5-inch (about the size of a golf ball) meatballs and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
Drizzle olive oil evenly over the meatballs to help them brown while baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until the meatballs are browned and cooked through (internal temperature at least 160°F).
Remove from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving. Pair with a low-carb marinara sauce or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2240 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 173.9 g | 223% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.8 g | 314% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 785 mg | 262% | |
| Sodium | 3627 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.7 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.0 g | ||
| Protein | 165.2 g | 330% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 821 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 17.4 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 1749 mg | 37% | |
*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.
