Perfect Keto Meatballs
These keto meatballs are extra juicy and soft and are perfect to feed a family! Ready in minutes, serve it over keto pasta for a comforting low carb dinner! Watch the video below to see how I make this in my kitchen.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 275kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound ground beef 80/20
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1 large egg
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese finely grated
- 1/2 cup keto bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
For the keto marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb tomato sauce passata
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Add the ground beef, ground pork, chopped onion, minced garlic, parmesan cheese, keto bread crumbs, salt, and pepper to a bowl. Using your hands, mix until incorporated.
- Roll out 1 1/2 balls of meatballs and place them on a plate.
- Add the olive oil to a large skillet and place over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 5 minutes, turning regularly until they are browned. Remove from the pan and place onto a plate.
- Prepare the sauce. Heat the olive oil into the frying pan and place it over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook for 2 minutes, until fragrant. Add the remaining ingredients and bring it to a simmer. Once it begins to simmer, reduce to low heat.
- Add the meatballs into the saucepan and cook for 8 minutes, turning every so often.
- Remove the meatballs and sauce from the heat and serve over low carb pasta or your favorite low carb vegetables.
Video
Notes
Instead of marinara sauce, use a keto spaghetti sauce, pomodoro sauce, or sugo.
- Other ground meat: Swap out the ground meat for Italian sausage, ground pork, ground chicken, or ground turkey.
- Add cheese: For cheesy meatballs, fold through some freshly grated mozzarella cheese or parmesan cheese.
- More sauce options: Instead of a red sauce, these meatballs taste incredible with a keto alfredo sauce or a keto cheese sauce.
- Reheating: Either microwave the meatballs for 1-2 minutes or reheat in a non-stick pan until warm and the sauce is bubbling.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator, covered, for up to one week.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 19g | Sodium: 977mg | Potassium: 529mg | Fiber: 4g | Vitamin A: 456IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 3mg | NET CARBS: 3g