Keto Cheesy Italian Meatballs

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INGREDIENTS

Meatballs:

• 1 ½ lbs lean ground beef
• 2 large eggs
• ¼ cup fresh Parmesan cheese grated
• ½ cup breadcrumbs or almond flour
• 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter

Marinara Sauce:

• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 1/2 cans crushed tomatoes 15 oz each
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tsp dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, eggs, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, parsley, and salt. Mix until well combined.
2. Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs using an ice cream scoop.
3. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs for about 5 minutes on each side or until browned. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add extra-virgin olive oil and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent for about 5 minutes.
5. Add in the crushed tomatoes and stir. Season with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
6. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then return the meatballs to the skillet, coating them with the sauce.
7. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the meatballs.
8. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C/400°F for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and slightly golden. Consider covering with a lid or aluminum foil if you prefer a softer, moister result.

NUTRITION FACTS
Amount per serving.

• Calories 339kcal
• Total Carbs 13g
• Net Carbs 10g
• Protein 34g
• Fat 17g
• Fiber 3g
• Sugar 6g 

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