These super-moist beef meatballs are completely grain-free and keto diet-friendly. Try them on their own in marinara sauce, or with cooked spaghetti squash or barely cooked zoodles instead of traditional pasta.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy-to-make recipe for Keto Italian Meatballs.
1. Info for Keto Italian Meatballs
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Servings: 8
- Calories: 405 kcal
2. Ingredients for Keto Italian Meatballs
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 lb. 85% lean ground beef
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup almond flour (finely ground)
- 1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
- 4 oz. grated Parmesan cheese (1 generous cup, for meatballs)
- 1 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 24 oz. no-sugar-added marinara sauce (1 large jar)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
- fresh basil leaves
3. Directions:
3.1 Preheat
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Preheat the oven to 350°F.
3.2 Prep
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
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Grate or press the garlic cloves into a large mixing bowl. Add the beef, eggs, almond flour, Italian seasoning, Parmesan, salt, and black pepper. Using clean hands, mix ingredients until just combined.
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Roll meat mixture into 24 balls about 1 inch in diameter, or 1.5 oz. each, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
3.3 Oven
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Bake the meatballs on middle rack of oven until cooked through, 16-17 minutes.
3.4 Check
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Check to see that meatballs are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
3.5 Stove
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Transfer the meatballs to a large pot and pour in the marinara sauce. Bring sauce to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer meatballs in sauce until heated through, 3-5 minutes.
3.6 Serve
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Transfer the meatballs and sauce to a serving dish and top with grated Parmesan, if desired. Serve immediately.
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