Sugar-Free Oven-Baked Italian Meatballs
Indulge in the classic flavors of Italy with these Sugar-Free Oven-Baked Italian Meatballs—perfectly seasoned, tender, and completely guilt-free! This wholesome recipe swaps out breadcrumbs for low-carb almond flour, making it an ideal choice for keto and gluten-free diets. Made with a savory blend of ground beef, ground pork, Parmesan cheese, and aromatic herbs like oregano and basil, these oven-baked meatballs strike the perfect balance of juicy and flavorful. They're drizzled with olive oil and baked to golden perfection, freeing you from the hassle of pan-frying while keeping things light and healthy. Serve them with zoodles or your favorite sugar-free marinara sauce for a quick, satisfying, and crowd-pleasing meal. Whether you're meal prepping or hosting dinner, this dish is the ultimate in ease, flavor, and versatility!
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Ingredients
- 500 g Ground beef
- 250 g Ground pork
- 50 g Parmesan cheese
- 60 g Almond flour
- 1 large Egg
- 1 medium Onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 tsp Dried basil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, Parmesan cheese, almond flour, and egg.
Step 3
Add the finely diced onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper to the meat mixture.
Step 4
Mix all the ingredients together gently with your hands or a spatula until just combined. Do not overwork the mixture to keep the meatballs tender.
Step 5
Using your hands, shape the mixture into 1.5-inch (approx. 4 cm) meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small space between each meatball.
Step 6
Drizzle the meatballs with olive oil to help them brown in the oven.
Step 7
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until they are cooked through and evenly browned on the outside.
Step 8
Once done, remove the meatballs from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
Step 9
Serve the sugar-free Italian meatballs with your favorite low-carb marinara sauce or zoodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1079.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2804.6 |
| Total Fat 220.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 72.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g | |
| Cholesterol 843.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3288.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 30.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 7.1g | |
| Protein 186.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 53.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 795.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 16.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1559.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories