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Yummly
June 6, 2025
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.
$3.79 / Serving 
Estimated Price / Serving
11 Ingredients
EASY
Instructions
1
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Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
3
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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.
4
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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.
5
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Bake the meatballs on middle rack of oven until cooked through, 16-17 minutes.
6
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Check to see that meatballs are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
7
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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.
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Transfer the meatballs and sauce to a serving dish and top with grated Parmesan and fresh basil, if you like. Serve immediately.
11.05 g
Carbs
28.79 g
Fat
31.72 g
Protein
393.39 kcal
Calories
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Low-Cholesterol
Low Fat
Low Sugar
Low Carb
Smart Nutrition 
Nutrition Per Serving
Energy
393 kcal(20%)
Total Fat
29 g(44%)
Saturated
10 g(64%)
Trans
1 g(55%)
Unsaturated
0 g(0%)
Cholesterol
143 mg(48%)
Total Carbs
11 g(4%)
Fiber
2 g(8%)
Sugars
4 g(12%)
Proteins
32 g(63%)
Sodium
1,362 mg(57%)
Polyunsaturated
2 g(0%)
Monounsaturated
9 g(0%)
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Glycemic Analysis 
Glycemic Index 4 Moderate
Glycemic Load 1 Low
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