Name: Keto Italian Meatballs
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: Italian

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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. The recipe is a Yummly original created by Sara Mellas.

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Keto Italian Meatballs

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WarningMilk and 6 other allergens identified

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

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.

Roll meat mixture into 24 balls about 1 inch in diameter, or 1.5 oz. each, and place on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake the meatballs on middle rack of oven until cooked through, 16-17 minutes.

Check to see that meatballs are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.

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.

Transfer the meatballs and sauce to a serving dish and top with grated Parmesan and fresh basil, if you like. Serve immediately.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Moisture Magic 💦
Add a splash of heavy cream or water to your ground beef mixture to prevent dry meatballs and ensure maximum juiciness.
Uniform Size Matters 🧊
Use a small ice cream scoop or weigh each meatball portion to ensure consistent cooking and professional-looking results.
Almond Flour Pro Tip 🥜
Toast the almond flour lightly in a dry pan before mixing to enhance its nutty flavor and improve binding properties.
Baking vs. Sautéing Technique 🍳
For a hands-off approach, bake meatballs at 400°F on a wire rack to allow even heat circulation and minimize excess grease.
Marinara Infusion Hack 🌿
Simmer meatballs in marinara sauce for 10-15 minutes after initial cooking to allow flavor absorption and extra tenderness.