Keto Italian Meatballs in Marinara

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 463.4
  • Total Fat: 30.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 134.7 mg
  • Sodium: 1,161.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 19.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.7 g
  • Protein: 32.5 g

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Introduction

Keto-friendly, Italian-style meatballs in marinara sauce Keto-friendly, Italian-style meatballs in marinara sauce
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    For the Meatballs:
    1 lb Ground Beef
    1 clove Garlic, minced
    1/2 cup Mozzarella Cheese, part skim milk, shredded
    1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
    2 tbsp Parsley, dried
    1 large Egg
    1 tsp Salt
    .5 tsp Black Pepper
    2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    For the Marinara:
    1 medium Onion, chopped
    2 cloves Garlic
    1 Can (28 oz) Crushed Tomatoes
    1 tsp Dried Oregano
    Salt
    Black Pepper

Directions

In a large bowl combine beef, garlic, mozzarella, Parmesan, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper.
Form into 16 meatballs.

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil.
Add meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until golden on all sides, about 10 minutes.
Remove from skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate.

To the same skillet, add onion and cook until soft, 5 minutes.
Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more.
Add tomatoes and oregano and season with salt and pepper.

Add meatballs back to skillet, cover and simmer until sauce has thickened, 15 minutes.

Garnish with Parmesan before serving.

Serving Size: 4 Meatballs