Best Low Carb Meatballs Recipes

BEST LOW-CARB KETO MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Combine ground beef, egg, Parmesan cheese, flaxseed, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl; mix until well combined. Roll mixture into golf ball-size meatballs.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs; cook until browned, about 5 minutes on each side. Pour tomato sauce over meatballs; simmer for 25 to 30 minutes.

CHICKEN PARMESAN MEATBALLS (LOW-CARB)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Mix ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, 3 tablespoons pizza sauce, spices, & cheese in a bowl.
• Shape into 24 small meatballs, about the size of a ping pong ball; place meatballs onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes. Serve with pizza sauce for dipping.

CHINESE STYLE LOW CARB MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Combine ground pork, eggs, soy sauce, green onions, garlic, and ginger in a large mixing bowl; using gloves, mix together with your hands until all ingredients are incorporated well.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator 1 to 2 hours.
• Bring a saucepan of water to a boil.
• Using a 1 teaspoon cookie scoop or a teaspoon, form pork mixture into small meatballs.
• Cook meatballs in small batches in boiling water until they float to the top and stay there for 3 minutes. Remove cooked meatballs from water with a slotted spoon.

SWEDISH MEATBALLS LOW CARB

Steps:

• Mix meat and egg together, set aside.
• Saute oil and onions until translucent, about 5 minute Add celery and cook 4 minute.
• Meanwhile put the stock, bouillon and garlic in a pot and bring to a boil.
• Add onion mixture, allspice and salt and pepper to the meat. Work well with your hands.
• Form into 1 in balls and place on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper. You should have about 30-40 meatballs.
• Slowly add meatballs, 1 at a time to the boiling stock.Add peppercorns at this time.
• Let meatballs cook 20 minute.
• Remove meatballs with a slotted spoon and and set aside.
• Strain the stock and put back into the pot over med-high heat. Reduce for 10 minute.
• Turn off heat and add cream cheese, whisking until well combined.
• Pour over meatballs.

ESCAROLE SOUP WITH MEATBALLS (LOW CARB & HIGH PROTEIN)

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl combine all of the meatball ingredients.
• Mix well with your hands, then shape into 24 walnut sized meatballs.
• In a Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat until hot, but not smoking.
• Saute the meatballs 12 at a time until golden brown on all sides.
• Remove to a plate and set aside.
• Add the remaining olive oil and onion to the pot and saute until the onion is soft.
• Add the garlic and continue to saute for another couple of minutes.
• Stir in the escarole and cook over low heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until it wilts (3 minutes).
• Add the broth and meatballs and bring to a boil; then simmer uncovered for 3 minutes.
• Serve hot, sprinkled with the remaining cheese and the cayenne pepper for garnish.

LOW CARB MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Grease a 12 cup muffin pan and set aside.
• Mix together ingredients thoroughly.
• Using a 1/3 cup ice cream scoop, scoop up mixture and place in holes in muffin tin.
• Bake for 45 minutes or until cooked through.
• Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before removing from pan.
• Place on paper toweling to absorb any excess fat.

LOW CARB MEATBALLS A LA PARMIGIANA

Steps:

• Combine all of the meatball ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Form into 2″ meatballs. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes, or fry in a large skillet over medium heat until cooked through.
• Pro-tip: Try frying in bacon grease if you have any, it adds another level of flavor. Frying produces a golden brown color.
• Make the Parmigiana:.
• Place the cooked meatballs in an oven safe dish. Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon sauce over each meatball. Cover with approximately 1/4 ounce of mozzarella cheese each.
• Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes (40 minutes if meatballs are frozen) or until heated through and the cheese is golden. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
• Approx nutrition info per "naked" meatball: 121 cals, 8g fat, 1.5g net carbs, 11g protein.
• Approx nutrition info per meatball parmigiana: 151 cals, 9g fat, 2.5g net carbs, 12g protein.

LOW CARB MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 375. Mix all the ingredients together and form into meatballs (a little bigger than golf balls). Put on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 45 minutes (or less- can get too dry). Serve with a hot, Low Carn Marinara sauce.