Sugar-Free Oven-Baked Italian Meatballs
Experience the perfect blend of flavor and nutrition with these **Sugar-Free Oven-Baked Italian Meatballs**—a wholesome twist on a classic comfort food! Made with a mix of ground beef and pork, these juicy meatballs are elevated with Parmesan cheese, aromatic garlic, fresh parsley, and a medley of Italian spices. Almond flour replaces traditional breadcrumbs, making this recipe a fantastic choice for those following low-carb, keto, or gluten-free diets. Oven-baked to perfection in under 25 minutes, these tender meatballs are easy to prepare and drizzled with olive oil for a golden, flavorful crust. Pair them with a sugar-free marinara sauce and zoodles for a guilt-free Italian-inspired feast that will delight your taste buds while keeping your health goals in check!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g Ground beef
- 250 g Ground pork
- 50 g Parmesan cheese
- 60 g Almond flour
- 1 large Egg
- 1 medium Onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 tsp Dried basil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, Parmesan cheese, almond flour, and egg.
Add the finely diced onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper to the meat mixture.
Mix all the ingredients together gently with your hands or a spatula until just combined. Do not overwork the mixture to keep the meatballs tender.
Using your hands, shape the mixture into 1.5-inch (approx. 4 cm) meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small space between each meatball.
Drizzle the meatballs with olive oil to help them brown in the oven.
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until they are cooked through and evenly browned on the outside.
Once done, remove the meatballs from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
Serve the sugar-free Italian meatballs with your favorite low-carb marinara sauce or zoodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2805 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 220.9 g | 283% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.2 g | 361% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 843 mg | 281% | |
| Sodium | 3289 mg | 143% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.4 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.4 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.1 g | ||
| Protein | 186.1 g | 372% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 796 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 16.8 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 1560 mg | 33% | |
*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.
