Low Carb Meatballs
These tender low carb meatballs use almond flour and Parmesan instead of breadcrumbs, then bake until browned and juicy.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 80/20 or leaner
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/2 cup almond flour fine blanched
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil for the skillet
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
- Combine the beef, pork, almond flour, Parmesan, egg, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Mix gently with your hands just until evenly combined; do not compact the meat.
- Shape the mixture into 24 meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches each, and arrange them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until browned and the centers reach 160°F.
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving or adding the meatballs to sauce.