Juicy, tender low carb meatballs in a rich tomato sauce topped with melted mozzarella – comfort food both grown-ups and children will love. I like to make a triple portion and freeze a big batch for later.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Course
DInner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine
Italian
Servings
4
Calories
531 kcal
INGREDIENTS
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2 tbsp olive oil butter or ghee
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1 small onion finely diced (70g)
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3 cloves garlic minced
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500 g / 17.6 oz / 1.1 pounds grass-fed beef mince
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2 tbsp dried oregano 10.8g
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2 tbsp coconut aminos
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1 large egg
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1/3 – 1/2 tsp salt
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1/3 tsp pepper
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3 tbsp pecorino 15g
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1.5 tins chopped tomatoes 600g / 21.1 oz
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2 tbsp tomato puree 30g
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To Serve
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Few sprigs of fresh oregano optional
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 400F / 200C / 180fan.
Heat 1 tbsp of butter, ghee or oil in a skillet or non stick sauté pan. Add the onion and fry for 3 minutes until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and sauté for a further 30 seconds. Remove from the pan and wipe out the pan ready for the meatballs.
Heat 1 tbsp of butter, ghee or oil in your skillet or sauté pan and cook the keto meatballs, turning frequently for 5 – 7 minutes until browned. Remove from the heat. (Transfer to an oven proof dish if you’re not using a cast iron pan that can go in the oven or temporarily remove the meatballs from the skillet whilst you make the sauce.)
To a clean skillet / pan, add the chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, remaining garlic and onion, 1 tbsp coconut aminos, 1 tbsp oregano, season and bring to the boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes until thicker in consistency.
Coat the meatballs in the tomato sauce. Top with mozzarella, 2 tbsp pecorino and bake for about 15 – 20 minutes until the cheese has fully melted. Top with fresh oregano and cracked black pepper.
The recipe makes 4 portions at 7.8 g net carbs per portion.
I like to serve these meatballs with a fresh crunchy salad, zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice.
NUTRITION
Calories: 531kcal
Protein: 33g
Fat: 39g
Sodium: 710mg
Potassium: 805mg
Fiber: 4.6g
Sugar: 6.1g