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Low Carb Meatball Recipe

What a monumental low carb meatball recipe should have: awesome meatballs. Packed with peppers, onions, garlic and spices... your whole family will love these!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Keto meatballs, low carb meatballs, Meatballs recipe, Meatballs with spaghetti
Servings: 24 Servings
Calories: 143kcal
Author: Scott G

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground chuck
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup onion finely diced
  • ½ cup red pepper finely diced
  • 2-3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • teaspoons dried basil
  • teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon granulated onion
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Gather all the tools and ingredients for the recipe.
  • Peel and cut the onions.
  • Dice the red bell pepper and mince the garlic.
  • Measure all the ingredients.
  • Heat a large, heavy-bottomed pan with a tight-fitting lid over medium-high heat.

Cooking Instructions

  • Add the olive oil to the hot pan. When the oil shimmers, add the onion and a pinch of salt. Cook for 3 minutes. Add the red peppers. Cook for 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and scoop the onion mixture into a large bowl.
  • Add the pork, beef, and all remaining meatball ingredients to the bowl. Mix well to incorporate all the spices throughout the meat.
  • Form your keto meatballs by breaking off some meat from the bowl and rolling it between your palms. The size is up to you, but remember that larger meatballs take longer to cook. Place the formed meatballs on a plate until all the meat mixture is used.
  • Reheat the pan over medium-high heat. Add 2-3 tablespoons olive oil. When the oil is hot, start adding the meatballs into the pan. Rotate them every minute or so for even browning. When they are all brown, cover the pan and reduce the heat to low.
  • Cook for 12-15 minutes or until cooked through.

Notes

I love a good meatball... that's for sure! If you have a favorite family recipe, tell me about it! Let's connect in the comments-

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatball | Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 254mg | Potassium: 222mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1501IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg
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