Keto Oven-Baked Meatballs
These keto meatballs have quickly become a staple in our house. These are a big hit with all of the family, kids and non keto family and friends.
Servings 4
Calories 681kcal
Ingredients
- 250 g beef mince (ground beef) 1/2 a pound
- 250 g pork mince (ground pork) 1/2 a pound
- 1 egg (large)
- 1/4 cup basil pesto
- 1/4 cup almond meal
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (finely grated)
- 2 Tbs olive oil
- 2 cups tomato passata (sugo)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp oregano, dried
- 1 cup mozzarella or cheddar cheese (grated) (100g)
- salt & pepper
To serve
- basil leaves
- basil pesto
- parmesan cheese, finely grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees celsius /390 degrees Fahrenheit
- Combine pork & beef mince, pesto, almond meal, egg, parmesan cheese and salt & pepper in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Shape into meatballs (golf ball size). You should get about 20 meatballs from the mixture
- Heat olive oil in an oven-proof frying pan on medium. Fry meatballs for 7-8 minutes until browned on all sides then remove from pan and set aside
- Add passata, garlic powder, oregano and salt & pepper to the pan and bring to a simmer for a few minutes. Then return the meatballs to the pan
- Sprinkle with cheese and place in the oven for 15-20 mins until the cheese is melted, golden and bubbling
- Serve with basil leaves, additional pesto and parmesan cheese
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Notes
- Replace the almond meal for pork rinds if you are unable to tolerate Almonds or if you would like reduce the carbs more.
NOTE: THIS IS BASED ON THE INGREDIENTS WE USED, NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON THE INGREDIENTS USED. NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY GARNISHES.
Nutrition
Calories: 681kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 54g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Net Carbs: 8g