Description
Keto Garlic Butter Meatballs are a rich, juicy main course that delivers bold flavor with a low-carb twist. This easy, crowd-pleasing dish features tender meatballs coated in a luscious garlic butter sauce, making it perfect for holiday dinners like Christmas and Thanksgiving or a quick weeknight Keto-friendly meal. Simple ingredients come together for a comforting, family-friendly dish with maximum flavor and minimum carbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or ground chicken
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried parsley
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix ground meat, egg, almond flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried parsley until combined.
- Roll mixture into evenly sized meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned.
- While the meatballs bake, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese, simmering until slightly thickened.
- Add baked meatballs to the skillet and gently toss to coat in the garlic butter sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For a lighter option, use ground turkey instead of beef.
- To make this dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and parmesan with a dairy-free alternative or nutritional yeast.
- Do not overmix the meat mixture to keep meatballs tender.
- Leftovers store in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat well in a skillet.
- Optional red pepper flakes can be added to the garlic butter sauce for a gentle kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake and pan sauce
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired, Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 calories per serving
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
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