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Keto Meatballs (Easy Low Carb) Recipe

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These Keto Meatballs are an easy, low-carb, and flavorful dish perfect for a ketogenic diet. Made with ground beef, almond flour, parmesan, and seasoned with Italian herbs, they are baked to tender perfection and served with a rich marinara sauce. Ideal as a satisfying main course, these meatballs are gluten-free and adaptable for dairy-free options.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour (or sunflower seed meal for nut-free)
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (or more almond flour for dairy-free)
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • 3/4 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Low Carb Milk of your choice (almond milk, coconut milk beverage, or heavy cream)
  • 3 tbsp Grated Onion
  • 1 large Egg
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped)

Main Ingredient

  • 1 lb Ground Beef

Sauce

  • 3/4 cup Marinara Sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil; grease if using foil to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the almond flour, grated parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, sea salt, and black pepper, stirring well.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Whisk in the low carb milk, grated onion, egg, minced garlic, and chopped fresh parsley into the dry mixture. Allow it to rest for a couple of minutes so flavors meld.
  4. Incorporate Ground Beef: Gently mix in the ground beef using your hands until just combined to avoid tough meatballs.
  5. Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls using a small cookie scoop or your hands, taking care not to pack them tightly. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake Meatballs: Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes until the meatballs are just cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 155-160°F. For a golden finish, broil for 1-3 minutes if desired. Drain any excess liquid.
  7. Add Sauce and Finish Baking: Spoon marinara sauce over the meatballs, return to the oven, and bake for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the sauce is heated and meatballs are fully cooked.

Notes

  • For nut-free version, substitute almond flour with sunflower seed meal and parmesan with additional almond flour or dairy-free alternatives.
  • Do not overmix the meat mixture to ensure tender meatballs.
  • Baking ensures a healthier preparation, but stovetop frying with olive oil is an alternative cooking method.
  • Internal temperature of meatballs should reach 155-160°F for safe consumption.
  • These meatballs are suitable for keto and low-carb diets and naturally gluten-free.

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