Description
These juicy Keto Italian Meatballs with Marinara Sauce are packed with flavor and low in carbs. Made with almond flour, Parmesan, and ground beef, they’re simmered in sugar-free marinara for a comforting, gluten-free keto dinner perfect for meal prep or family meals.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1/4 cup almond flour
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cups sugar-free marinara sauce
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, almond flour, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
2. Shape the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs, yielding 16 to 18 meatballs.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear meatballs in batches until browned on all sides, about 6–8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
4. Pour marinara sauce into the skillet and bring to a simmer. Add meatballs, cover, and cook on low for 20 minutes or until fully cooked.
5. Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan and basil if desired.
Notes
Use 80/20 ground beef for best moisture and flavor.
Do not overmix the meatball mixture to keep them tender.
Freeze cooked meatballs for easy meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet + Simmer
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 95mg