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Keto Meatballs Recipe

Keto Meatballs Recipe
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Delicious and hearty Keto Meatballs made with a combination of ground beef and Italian sausage, baked in a rich tomato sauce and topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a low-carb, high-protein meal.

Ingredients

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Meatball Ingredients

  • 16 ounce 85/15 ground beef
  • 16 ounce ground Italian sausage
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Sauce Ingredients

  • 14 ounce pizza sauce
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the meatballs to perfection.
  2. Sear Meatballs: Heat a frying pan over high heat with a little oil. Form the meat mixture into meatballs and sear each side briefly without overcrowding the pan. This step locks in the juices and adds flavor. The meatballs will finish cooking in the oven.
  3. Prepare Sauce: Remove the seared meatballs from the pan. Add tomato paste to the hot pan and cook for about 10 seconds to deepen the flavor. Then stir in the pizza sauce and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
  4. Combine Meatballs and Sauce: Return the meatballs to the sauce in the pan, ensuring they are coated well. Remove the pan from heat once all meatballs are incorporated.
  5. Add Topping and Bake: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the meatballs and sauce. Place the pan uncovered into the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and browned and meatballs are cooked through.

Notes

  • Do not overcrowd the pan when searing meatballs to ensure even browning.
  • Make sure meatballs are of uniform size for even cooking; approximately 1.5 to 2 inches diameter is ideal.
  • The recipe yields meatballs that are about 4 ounces per serving.
  • Check meatballs with a meat thermometer to ensure an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) for safe consumption.
  • Use 85/15 ground beef for balance of flavor and fat for moisture.

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