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This Keto meatballs alla parmigiana recipe is perfect for individuals on a low carb or ketogenic diet. The Italian style low carb meatballs are juicy, tender and just so easy to make. Make this keto meatballs recipe as an appetizer or a main course.

Keto Meatballs alla Parmigiana

About a Mom
5 from 7 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs. Ground beef
  • 1 c. Crushed pork rind crumbs
  • ½ c. Parmesan cheese
  • 1 ½ tsp. Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp. Basil
  • 3 Cloves minced garlic
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 Egg beaten
  • 1 ½ c. Low carb marinara sauce such as Rao's Marinara
  • 1 ½ c. Shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the 2 lbs of ground beef with 1 cup of crushed pork rind crumbs. You can crush the pork rinds by placing them in a Ziploc bag, and using a rolling pin to crush them finely.
  • Add in ½ cup of grated parmesan cheese.
  • Mix in 1 ½ tsp of Italian seasoning and ½ tsp of Basil.
  • Toss in salt and pepper to taste.
  • Stir in 3 cloves of minced garlic.
  • Pour in 1 beaten egg.
  • Combine the ingredients together by mixing with your hands until they are well incorporated.
  • Form the meat mixture into 24 equal meatballs, and place them into the bottom of a greased casserole dish.
  • Bake the meatballs for 30 minutes, draining off any excess fat or juices when they are done.
  • Top the cooked meatballs with 1 ½ cups of low carb marinara sauce.
  • Sprinkle with 1 ½ cups of Mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for an additional 10 minutes and serve over a bed of spinach or your favorite noodle substitute.

Notes

This Keto meatballs alla parmigiana recipe is perfect for individuals on a low carb or ketogenic diet. The Italian style low carb meatballs are juicy, tender and just so easy to make. Make this keto meatballs recipe as an appetizer or a main course.
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