Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs (low carb, keto) Recipe
Delicious and satisfying Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs, a low-carb and keto-friendly dish that’s perfect for a family meal. These cheese-filled meatballs are sure to become a favorite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Meatballs
- .5 lb Lean ground beef
- 1 tbsps Italian Seasoning
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
- 12 oz mozzarella cheese cut into small cubes
Sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 small onion finely chopped
- 14 oz crushed tomatoes, canned
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 clove garlic chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, or basil finely chopped
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Make the Marinara Sauce – Add olive oil to a pan over medium heat. Saute onion for five minutes. Add garlic, crushed tomatoes, bay leaf, black pepper, and parsley. Simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- Make the Meatballs – Preheat oven to 400F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Mix meat, egg, and seasonings. Form meatballs around mozzarella. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Serve – Serve meatballs with marinara sauce, sprinkle with parsley or basil.
Notes
- Net Carbs – Most of the carbs come from the crushed tomatoes, so adjust sauce amount for lower carb count.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 720 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1363mg
- Fat: 50g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 53g
- Cholesterol: 224mg
