Keto Diet Friendly Meatball (Printable Version)
Ground beef and pork meld with cheeses and herbs in a hearty baked keto casserole.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Meat and Cheese
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454 g ground beef
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454 g ground pork
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120 g shredded mozzarella cheese
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50 g grated Parmesan cheese
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1 large egg
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60 g shredded cheddar cheese
→ Dry Ingredients and Seasonings
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30 g almond flour
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5 ml garlic powder
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5 ml onion powder
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5 ml Italian seasoning
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2.5 ml salt
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2.5 ml black pepper
→ Sauce
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480 ml low sugar marinara sauce
→ Garnish
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Fresh basil leaves to taste
# Guide to Cooking:
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Preheat the oven to 190°C.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, almond flour, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
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Form the mixture into meatballs approximately 2.5 cm in diameter and arrange on a baking sheet.
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Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until fully cooked and browned.
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While meatballs bake, heat marinara sauce in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through.
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Remove meatballs from the oven and gently coat them in the warmed marinara sauce in the skillet.
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Transfer the meatball and sauce mixture into a baking dish, spreading evenly.
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Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the meatball mixture.
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Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden.
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Remove from oven, let sit for a few minutes, then garnish with fresh basil before serving.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Using almond flour instead of traditional breadcrumbs keeps the dish low-carb and gluten-free.