The Best Keto Meatballs Recipe - Low Carb Spark (2024)

FAQs

How many carbs are in keto meatballs? ›

However, this keto meatball recipe uses almond flour crumbs and can be enjoyed on any low carb or keto diet. How many carbs are in keto meatballs? These meatballs have 2.6g of carbs and 1g of fiber per serving. That comes to 1.6g net carbs per serving of 5 meatballs.

The Short Answer. Meatballs are not Keto, but there are Keto meatball alternatives.

Make delicious meatballs with one of many sufficient milk alternatives. If you only have high-fat options, such as sour cream, heavy cream, and buttermilk, you can use one of these ingredients as an effective milk alternative.

Baking will result in meatballs with a crunchy exterior, though the caramelisation achieved from frying will be superior. Baked meatballs take the least amount of effort, as you'll only need to turn them once or twice throughout the cook and you can make a larger batch at once.

Eating more than 50 grams of carbs may disrupt ketosis.

Some people can eat more and still stay in ketosis, whereas others may need to restrict their carb intake more in order to stay in ketosis.

Ground chuck is often the most popular as it's tender and juicy, and has 80% protein and 20% fat. It's an excellent choice for those who want more fat in their keto diet. If you prefer less, choose 85/15 ground beef.

Add Milk for Moisture

A little bit of milk will add moisture to your meatballs. (Many people think it's the eggs that add the moisture, but their role is to bind the meat, breadcrumbs, cheese and herbs.)

The Key to Tender Meatballs

Here, we're soaking fresh or dried breadcrumbs in a little milk until the bread becomes soggy, then mixing that right into the meat. This binder (aka panade) helps add moisture to the meatballs and also prevents the meat proteins from shrinking and becoming tough.

Asiago cheese is closest to Parmesan, but this cheese is actually a bit sweeter. It's a semi-hard yet smooth cheese with a slightly nutty flavor. Asiago offers a mild sharpness that doesn't overwhelm, but rather accents a mellow vegetable or meat dish.

Why are my homemade meatballs tough? ›

When meatballs are tough, it's often because they've been overworked. Start by thoroughly mixing all of the ingredients except for the ground meat. Once you add the meat, you want to work it only just enough so the ingredients are evenly distributed.

Adding raw meatballs to the sauce and gently simmering till cooked yields ultra-tender results, and infuses the sauce with meaty flavor—a slow cooker gives great results.

Fresh meat and fish

These foods tend to make up a large part of a keto diet, as they contain no carbohydrates but can be good sources of some nutrients.

Meatballs, without sauce, beef (3 ounce) contains 9.4g total carbs, 8.7g net carbs, 14.2g fat, 16.5g protein, and 236 calories.

* Carbohydrates: Usually less than 1–3 grams of carbohydrates per meatball. These values can fluctuate depending on factors like the type of meat used, any added ingredients like breadcrumbs or cheese, and the cooking method.

The Keto diet follows net carbs, or the amount of carbs your body digests. Net Carbs are calculated by subtracting the grams of dietary fiber and sugar alcohols from carbohydrates. Our ice cream only contains 3G net carbs or less per serving!