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Keto Italian Meatballs

Enjoy these Keto Italian Meatballs that are braised low and slow in a classic tomato sauce guilt-free! They're finished off baked in the oven with gooey mozzarella cheese.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 428 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef I use 85%
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • 28 ounce canned tomato sauce lowest carb
  • ½ cup white wine I use Pinot Grigio - or chicken stock
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup fresh basil chopped & divided
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 1 tablespoon oat fiber
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced & divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Add eggs, heavy cream, 3 cloves of the garlic, parmesan cheese, tomato paste, oat fiber and half the basil to a mixing bowl and mix well.  Add in the ground beef and pork and mix just until combined, do not over-mix.
  2. Using an ice cream scoop, scoop out mixture into your hand, form the meatballs and place them on a piece of parchment paper.  Wet your hands periodically, to prevent them from sticking to your hands.
  3. Heat a large nonstick skillet to medium. Add in the olive oil and once heated, add in the meatballs. Sear on all sides, and cook until they firm up.
  4. Remove the meatballs and put them aside. Drain off most of the fat, then add in the remaining clove of garlic. Sauté for about 20 seconds, careful not to brown it. Deglaze the pan with the wine, scraping up the brown bits. Continue cooking until the liquid has reduced by half. Stir in the tomato sauce, remaining basil, salt and pepper.
  5. Add the meatballs back in and cook (covered) for 1 hour on low or until tender. You can either serve the meatballs as is with the sauce over the tops or you can bake them with some cheese.
  6. Preheat the oven to 425°F.  Add the cheese over the top and bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese is golden, then serve.

Notes

  • Makes 19-20 meatballs
  • * The recipe has recently been improved and updated both with ingredients and the process, since the video was made. Please refer to the recipe card for the updated version.

Nutrition Information

Calories 428kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 428

% Daily Value*

Calories 428kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.