Low Carb Classic Meatballs with Gravy

Indulge in a hearty, comfort-food classic with a guilt-free twist—Low Carb Classic Meatballs with Gravy. This keto-friendly recipe combines the rich flavors of ground beef and pork with almond flour and Parmesan for a tender, juicy texture, all while skipping the carbs. Baked to perfection, these meatballs are then bathed in a velvety gravy made with beef broth, heavy cream, and a hint of xanthan gum for the perfect low-carb thickener. Ready in just under an hour, this savory dish is ideal for busy weeknights or a cozy dinner gathering. Garnished with fresh parsley, these meatballs shine as a main course—pair them with cauliflower mash or zucchini noodles for a complete low-carb feast!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 grams ground beef
• 250 grams ground pork
• 50 grams almond flour
• 30 grams grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 500 milliliters beef broth
• 100 milliliters heavy cream
• 0.5 teaspoon xanthan gum
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, almond flour, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.

Step 3

Shape the mixture into meatballs roughly 1.5 inches in diameter. You should get about 18 meatballs.

Step 4

Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until they are browned and cooked through.

Step 5

While the meatballs are baking, prepare the gravy. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 6

Add the beef broth to the skillet and bring it to a simmer.

Step 7

Pour in the heavy cream, stirring continuously. Allow the mixture to simmer gently.

Step 8

Sprinkle the xanthan gum into the skillet while whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Allow the gravy to simmer until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 9

Once the meatballs are done, remove them from the oven and place them into the skillet with the gravy. Gently turn the meatballs to coat them well with the gravy.

Step 10

Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over the meatballs and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1541.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2952.0

Total Fat 239.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 97.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 994.3mg	0%
Sodium 5554.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 16.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.4g	0%
Total Sugars 2.2g
Protein 184.7g	0%

Vitamin D 58.2IU	0%
Calcium 649.8mg	0%
Iron 15.0mg	0%
Potassium 1664.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 72.9%

Protein: 24.9%

Carbs: 2.2%