Recipe

Keto Meatballs

Going keto doesn't mean giving up the recipes you love, and these Keto Meatballs are a great example. Ditch the breadcrumbs and use Parmesan and mozzarella instead for a low-carb and tasty meal.

Keto Meatballs

Total time

35 min

Servings

4

Net carbs

0g

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Ingredients

What you need

Adjust servings

4 servings
4
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce with basil, garlic and oregano
  • 2 tablespoons prepared pesto
  • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions

How to cook it

Prep timer

35:00

Cooking cue

Cook beef to your preferred doneness and let steaks or larger cuts rest before serving.

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Prepare a 15x10x1-inch baking pan by placing a greased wire rack inside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, beaten egg, 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, and minced garlic. Stir until well blended.
  3. Add the ground beef to the cheese mixture. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
  4. Form the mixture into meatballs about 1-1/2 inches in diameter and arrange them on the prepared rack with space between each one.
  5. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
  6. While the meatballs bake, prepare the sauce by combining the tomato sauce, pesto, and 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream in a small saucepan.
  7. Heat the sauce over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until warmed through.
  8. Cook beef to your preferred doneness and let steaks or larger cuts rest before serving.
  9. Serve the hot meatballs with the creamy pesto tomato sauce.
  10. Taste and adjust the seasoning at the end, then serve while everything is hot or freshly chilled.

Source & attribution

www.tasteofhome.com · IMPORTED

https://diet.driv.space/recipes/keto-meatballswww.tasteofhome.com reference: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/keto-meatballs-and-sauce/

Meatballs should reach an internal temperature of 165°F for food safety. Using a greased rack allows fat to drip away during baking, keeping meatballs from sitting in grease. Lean ground beef (90% lean) is specified to control fat content.