Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/2 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • ½ lb ground pork
  • ½ lb ground veal
  • 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup blanched almond flour
  • 2 eggs (large)
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ⅓ cup warm water (optional)
  • 2 Tablespoons bacon fat or olive oil
  • 1 cup keto marinara sauce
  • 4 slices of mozzarella cheese (approx 4 ounces)
  • Fresh parsley (garnish)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine the meatball ingredients in a large bowl and use a spoon to mix well. Mix in a little but of warm water if needed to help the meatball mixture stick together.
  • Once mixed, divide the meat mixture into 16 even sized balls, (about 2 tablespoons of meatball mixture) Meatballs should be about 2 inches.
  • Pan fry the meatballs 5-6 at a time in a large oven safe skillet or oven-safe fry pan with bacon grease. Browning them on all sides.
  • Once all have been browned, place the partially cooked meatballs into the skillet, and pour the marinara over the top.
  • Cut each slice of mozzarella into 4 even sized pieces, and gently place one over each meatball.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes until meatballs are cooked through and cheese is melted and golden.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley.