Low Carb Oven-Baked Italian Meatballs
Savor the authentic flavors of Italy without the carbs with these Low Carb Oven-Baked Italian Meatballs! Made with a hearty blend of ground beef and pork, almond flour, and Parmesan cheese, these tender meatballs are low-carb and gluten-free, perfect for those following keto or paleo diets. They're seasoned to perfection with Italian herbs, garlic, and a hint of crushed red pepper flakes for a subtle kick, then baked to golden perfection in the oven for an easy, hands-off cooking experience. With just 20 minutes of prep time, these juicy meatballs make for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal. Serve them with a drizzle of low-carb marinara or alongside a crisp salad for a wholesome, flavorful dinner the whole family will love!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 0.5 pound Ground pork
- 0.25 cup Almond flour
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 large Egg
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, almond flour, and grated Parmesan cheese.
Step 3
Crack the egg into the mixture and add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Step 4
Mix all ingredients by hand until well blended but do not overmix to avoid tough meatballs.
Step 5
Gently fold in the chopped fresh parsley.
Step 6
Using your hands, form the mixture into 1.5-inch (about the size of a golf ball) meatballs and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 7
Drizzle olive oil evenly over the meatballs to help them brown while baking.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until the meatballs are browned and cooked through (internal temperature at least 160°F).
Step 9
Remove from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving. Pair with a low-carb marinara sauce or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (890.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2240.1 |
| Total Fat 173.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 62.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g | |
| Cholesterol 784.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3626.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 13.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 2.0g | |
| Protein 165.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 53.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 820.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 17.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1749.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories