Description
Comforting Keto Garlic Butter Meatballs dressed in warm garlic butter, perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or mixture of ground meats)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (for sauce)
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the rack in the center.
- Mix ground beef, Parmesan cheese, almond flour, minced garlic, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Work gently with clean hands until the mixture feels even but not overworked.
- Form the mixture into meatballs (about 1.5 inches).
- Roll them carefully so they hold their shape and sit evenly on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and cooked through (internal temperature 160°F).
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté minced garlic in the melted butter until fragrant (30-60 seconds).
- Add cooked meatballs to skillet and toss to coat in the garlic butter.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
These meatballs often taste better the next day as the flavors settle. Serve with a side salad or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg