Description
Juicy meatballs infused with garlic butter; perfect for those on a keto diet and easy to prepare for busy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, grated Parmesan cheese, almond flour, minced garlic, beaten egg, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into balls about one inch in diameter.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter; add the meatballs and brown on all sides for 5-7 minutes.
- Transfer the meatballs to a baking dish and bake for 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining butter; optionally sauté additional garlic.
- Drizzle the garlic butter over the meatballs and garnish with parsley.
Notes
Serve with zoodles, cauliflower rice, or a fresh salad. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: keto, meatballs, garlic butter, low carb, easy recipe