The 14 Best Keto meatball Recipes

1. Classic Keto Beef Meatballs

It’s such a neat little ritual to feel like I’m cooking this hearty food that fits right into my keto life. I’ve got my ground beef, and I’m mixing it up with almond flour, garlic, usually Parmesan, some Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper.

It’s a good balance. I feel quite energized and I like meal prepping.

 Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 1 large egg
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional, for added moisture)

 Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and arrange a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Toss the ground beef, Parmesan cheese, almond flour, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, pepper, onion powder, oregano and basil together in a large mixing bowl.

3. If using, add the heavy cream to the mixture for added moisture.

4. Work everything together until thoroughly combined and no longer; if overmixed, the meatballs will be tough.

5. Shape the mixture into 1-2 inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

6. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the meatballs are fully cooked and register an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C). Serve hot.

2. Keto Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

This is one of my go-to recipes for flavorful, nutritious keto meals. These juicy chicken meatballs are glazed with Paleo-friendly almond flour on the outside and covered with shredded Parmesan cheese on the inside.

I combines them with a little bit of Italian seasoning and fresh basil. I hope you love this recipe as much as I do.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 large egg
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup marinara sauce (sugar-free)
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, add the ground chicken, Parmesan cheese, almond flour, parsley, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Mix well.

3. Shape the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and space them evenly on the prepared baking sheet.

4. Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe pan over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook until nicely browned all over, about 5 to 7 minutes.

5. Pour marinara sauce over meat balls and sprinkle mozzarella on top. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake 15-20 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve hot.

3. Keto Italian Sausage Meatballs

I like making this low-carb dish when I want something substantial. It contains ground Italian sausage, almond flour, freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

It tastes awesome and so satisfying, and healthy! The only thing, I have to cook it for about 7 minutes, then flip it and cook for another 7 minutes.

Yum! This dish is great for any meal.

Finish it with a garlic and Italian seasoning.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Mix the Italian sausage, almond flour, Parmesan, egg, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and parsley together in a large mixing bowl.

3. Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.

4. Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs with your hands or a mini-scoop and place on baking sheet. 5 Crisp in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked throughout.

6. Serve hot, with your favorite low-carb marinara (or as desired). Enjoy!

4. Keto Turkey Meatballs

Keto turkey meatballs are one of my most popular low-carb, easy dinners, for a good reason. I’m a huge fan of using ground turkey as a base.

It’s very lean and clean, but I don’t want plain old boring turkey meatballs. So, instead of breadcrumbs, I like to use almond flour and grated Parmesan for added flavor and a great nutritional profile.

I add minced garlic, onion powder, and fresh parsley for even more flavor.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)

Instructions

1. Mix together the ground turkey, almond flour, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and parsley in a large bowl.

2. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

3. Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.

4. Add the olive oil to a large oven-safe sauté pan and bring to a medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 to 7 minutes.

5. Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are fully cooked.

6. Serve hot and enjoy!

5. Keto Pork and Beef Meatballs

And I like to make dishes that I can eat on my keto plan. I think the best keto ground meat option you will like includes pork, beef and lots of flavor.

For low-carb purposes, I prefer to replace bread crumbs that can be used to bind with almond flour. I also like to season with parmesan cheese, garlic and fresh herbs.

Keto -tasty and healthy is a win-win!

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground pork
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)

Instructions

Mix together in the bowl: Ground pork, ground beef, Parmesan cheese, almond flour, eggs, garlic cloves,  onion,  fresh parsley,  salt, black pepper, dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes (optional) Mix until everything is well incorporated.

2. Roll into 1.5-inch meatballs – make them all about the same size so they’ll cook evenly.

3. Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet, and add the meatballs in batches. Do not overcrowd them in the pan.

4. Brown about 5-7 minutes apiece on each side; turn occasionally until browned on all sides and cooked through–an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

5. Remove meatballs from skillet to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

6. Serve the meatballs hot, alongside your favorite keto-friendly sauce or dish.

6. Keto Lamb Meatballs

Looking for something hearty, tasty, filling, and keto-friendly? I like starting with ground lamb, adding some finely chopped garlic, fresh parsley and a pinch of cumin.

I always add almond flour as a keto binder. They’re so easy to make and quick to cook that I plan to have them every week.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground lamb
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil for frying

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix ground lamb with almond flour, Parmesan, egg, garlic, oregano, cumin, coriander, and parsley.

2. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then toss to mix everything well.

3. Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1-2 inches in diameter.

4. Add a couple of tablespoons olive oil to a large skillet and place over a medium heat. Add the meatballs and then cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 mins.

5. Check that the meatballs are cooked throughout by checking the internal temperature – it should be 160°F (70°C).

6. Serve hot with your favorite keto-friendly sauce or side dish.

7. Keto Spinach and Feta Meatballs

Oh, I love making these meatballs. They are healthy and very tasty.

They contain all of the flavor from the ground beef and feta cheese as well as all of the goodness from spinach. Additionally, they have almond flour and eggs for a little bit of texture and a lot of nutrition.

The garlic adds a subtle depth of flavor that I find compliments those other flavors so well.

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef or ground turkey
• 1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 1 large egg
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375F (190C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.

2. Place the mixture in a bowl, add the chopped spinach leaves, fresh feta cheese, almond flour, egg, garlic, oregano, and salt and pepper. Mix well.

3. Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 in/

2.5 cm in diameter, and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.

4. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the meatballs in batches and turn to brown on all sides; about 4-5 minutes per batch.

5. Add the browned meatballs to the baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.

6. Serve the meatballs hot with whichever keto-friendly dipping sauce you like or as a side to any salad.

8. Keto Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

My favorite creation is spicy ground chicken with a cream cheese, almond flour and buffalo sauce combination.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (divided)
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, almond flour, minced celery, minced scallions, egg, 1/4 cup buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and black pepper.

3. Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter, and place on the prepared baking sheet.

4. Bake the meatballs about 18-20 minutes or until browned and cooked through in the pre-heated oven.

5. While meatballs are baking, in a small saucepan over low heat, heat remaining 1/4 cup buffalo sauce.

6. When the meatballs are cooked, return to the pizza sauce. Toss the meatballs in the buffalo sauce to coat. Serve hot and enjoy.

9. Keto Asian Pork Meatballs

Making a great, healthy meal I love to mixing lean ground pork, fresh ginger, and soy all up together and nicely into a delicious little patty, then flavor it with a little sesame oil and some cilantro and I start to get hungry just thinking about the next bite. I load up mine with green onions, of course.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground pork
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C), and line your baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Combine the ground pork, egg, almond flour, minced garlic, minced ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, green onions, cilantro (if using), salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl and use your hands to mix everything together well.

3. Stir together until all ingredients are well distributed but not over-worked to avoid toughness.

4. Use your hands or a cookie scoop to form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.

5. Bake at 450 degrees Fahrenheit (230 degrees Celsius) for 18-20 minutes or until cooked through and slightly golden on the outside.

6. Serve the meatballs warm, topped with extra green onions or cilantro, with your choice of low-carb dipping sauce on the side.

10. Keto Jalapeno Popper Meatballs

Here’s a yummy recipe I love because it’s spicy, cheesy and delicious. You can have it all in one bite ― ground beef, jalapenos, cream cheese, and bacon ― all wrapped into these delectable meatballs.

It’s one of my favorite low-carb snacks and appetizers, and people love it when I serve this at any social gathering. Spicy, cheesy, meat, what could be better when it comes to flavor?

And all in a delicious and keto-friendly dish!

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2-3 jalapenos, seeds removed and finely chopped
• 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1 large egg
• 1/3 cup almond flour
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Heat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a food processor, blend the ground chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped jalapenos, crispy bacon, egg, almond flour, garlic powder, and onion powder.

3. Pour all ingredients into a bowl and mix. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on the prepared sheet.

5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through and start turning golden.

6. Serve warm and enjoy your Keto Jalapeno Popper Meatballs served as an appetizer or main dish.

11. Keto Cheese-Stuffed Meatballs

My favorite low-carb meal. Cheesy meatballs.

Ground beef mixed with Parmesan cheese and almond flour, creating the perfect texture. And the surprise in the middle – mozzarella!

Seasoned with garlic powder and Italian seasoning.

 Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 lb ground pork
• 1 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 4 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups low-carb marinara sauce

 Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.

2. Mix together the ground beef and ground pork with the almond flour, the Parmesan cheese, the eggs, smashed garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt and black pepper.

3. Take a small portion of the meat mixture and flatten it in your hand, place a cube of mozzarella in the middle and wrap the meat around the cheese, creating a ball. Repeat with the remaining meat mixture and mozzarella cubes.

4. Place olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and brown them until they are crispy on all sides, about 5 minutes.

5. Arrange browned meatballs on the baking sheet with sauce. Top each one with marinara sauce.

6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through and the cheese is melted. Serve hot.

12. Keto Bacon-Wrapped Meatballs

Whenever I make something in the kitchen that is a tad bit special, I love to serve this meatballs dish. Making them is actually quite easy and they always get a waoah from those guests or family members who manage to get a bite or two.

It is ground beef mixed with almond flour, eggs, garlic and parsley, all wrapped in bacon to bring in some smoky flavor and all this makes these meatballs quite substantial. 

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 1 large egg
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 12 slices bacon

Instructions

1. Heat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a bowl, mix the ground beef, Parmesan cheese, almond flour, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until fully incorporated.

3. Form the meat mixture into 12 equal-sized meatballs.

4. Wrap each one with a piece of bacon and secure at either end with a toothpick, if necessary.

5. Place the meatballs on the rack, then wrap with the bacon. Secure with a couple of toothpicks and place on the prepared baking sheet, then place in the oven to bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the meatballs are cooked through.

6. Take out of the oven and let cool to at least room temperature before serving. Your Bacon-Wrapped Meatballs are ready to be devoured!

13. Keto Chorizo Meatballs

My favorite kind of low-carb meal is generally filling and satiating, so when it comes incorporating the smoky chorizo, almond flour, Parmesan it really is all about packing in protein and flavor, adding in fresh parsley and garlic as I love the savoury hit.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chorizo sausage
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 1 large egg
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Mix the ground chorizo, ground beef, Parmesan cheese, almond flour, egg, minced garlic, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt and black pepper in a mixing bowl.

3. Mix the ingredients well, then stir in, if you wish, fresh cilantro.

4. Shape into 1 to

1.5-inch meatballs and store on the lined baking sheet.

5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through and just starting to brown on the outside.

6. Serve hot, garnished with more cilantro if desired, and enjoy your delicious Keto Chorizo Meatballs!

14. Keto Pesto Meatballs

Fresh and flavorful are the first words that come to mind when thinking about these juicy keto pesto meatballs. They are packed with super wholesome ingredients and also make a great low carb meal.

I used a mixture of freshly ground beef, almond flour and Parmesan cheese as the base with the addition of fresh homemade pesto made with basil leaves, crushed garlic and of course some olive oil. But best of all, these keto pesto meatballs are so easy to make and ready in no time!

 Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup fresh basil pesto
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil

 Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, almond flour, Parmesan cheese, egg, pesto, minced garlic, salt and pepper. Mix together until thoroughly combined by hand.

3. Form the mixture into 14 meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter each.

4. Heat the olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet and brown the meatballs on all sides, about 5 minutes.

5. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake 15-20 minutes or until the meatballs are fully cooked through.

6. Serve warm, optionally garnished with additional pesto or fresh basil leaves.