Keto Meatballs
Flavorful meatballs stuffed with melty mozzarella cheese and then topped with marinara sauce are ready in just 30 minutes!
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Servings: 6
Equipment
- sheet pan
- aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds ground beef 85-90% lean
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 3 ounces mozzarella cheese cut into ½ inch cubes
- 2 cups low-carb marinara sauce warmed
- grated parmesan and fresh parsley garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil then spray it with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, mix together beef, parmesan cheese, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Use your hands to mix well if needed.
- Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of the meat then roll it into a ball. Press a cube of cheese into the center of the ball. Surround the cheese with meat and reroll it into a ball. Place the meatballs onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly spray the meatballs with cooking spray. Place in the oven for 14-17 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Pour warm marinara sauce over the meatballs then sprinkle with parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. Serve.
- Store leftover meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.