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Keto Meatballs Recipe

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These Keto Meatballs are a delicious low-carb, high-protein meal perfect for anyone following the ketogenic diet. Made with a mix of ground beef, Italian sausage, Parmesan cheese, and aromatic herbs, these meatballs bake to juicy perfection and are served with a flavorful keto-friendly spaghetti sauce. Ideal for meal prepping or a comforting dinner served over low-carb pasta.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings (4 meatballs per serving)
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Low Carb

Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 cup Yellow Onion, minced
  • 6 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 1/2 Tablespoon Dried Oregano
  • Pinch Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 Cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
  • 1/2 Pound Italian Sausage, casings removed (preferably sweet)
  • 2 Large Eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 1/2 Pounds Ground Beef (80/20)
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt

Sauce

  • 32 ounces Keto Spaghetti Sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 475°F (246°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prepare for baking the meatballs.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: In a large pan over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil until shimmering. Add the minced onions and cook until softened, about 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic, dried oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes and sauté for about 1 minute until the garlic becomes fragrant.
  3. Mix Meatball Ingredients: Transfer the cooked onion and garlic mixture to a large bowl. Add the grated Parmesan cheese and combine by hand. Next, add the Italian sausage (with casings removed), lightly beaten eggs, ground beef, and kosher salt. Knead everything together thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
  4. Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into 40 meatballs, each about 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Arrange the meatballs evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheets.
  5. Bake Meatballs: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake the meatballs for 17 to 19 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) for safety and optimal juiciness.
  6. Heat Sauce: While the meatballs bake, warm the keto spaghetti sauce in a large pan over medium heat.
  7. Serve: Serve the meatballs warm over your favorite low-carb pasta, topped with the heated keto spaghetti sauce. Enjoy your flavorful and keto-friendly meal!

Notes

  • Nutritional information is based on dividing the recipe into 10 servings, each serving containing 4 meatballs.
  • Use sweet Italian sausage for a milder flavor or hot Italian sausage if you prefer a spicier taste.
  • Ensure the internal temperature of meatballs reaches 160°F (71°C) to guarantee they are fully cooked.
  • This recipe pairs perfectly with low-carb pastas or even spiralized vegetable noodles for a keto-friendly meal.
  • Leftover meatballs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for longer storage.

Find it online: https://cookingwithsarah.com/keto-meatballs-recipe/