Keto Slow Cooker Meatballs
Keto slow cooker meatballs made with ground beef, beef Italian sausage and almond flour, cooked in marinara and finished with cream and melted mozzarella.
These slow cooker meatballs are made with a mix of ground beef and beef Italian sausage, bound with almond flour and parmesan instead of breadcrumbs. They simmer in marinara for four hours and finish under a layer of melted mozzarella.
The marinara is where most of the carbs come from, so choose a jar with no added sugar. Each serving comes to about 9g net carbs and 41g protein.
Why You’ll Love This Keto Slow Cooker Meatballs
- Tender, juicy meatballs with no breadcrumbs.
- Cheesy and comforting.
- Can go straight into the slow cooker without browning.
- Great for parties and meal prep.
What You’ll Need
- Ground beef and beef Italian sausage
- The sausage adds seasoning and juiciness.
- Almond flour
- Replaces breadcrumbs as the binder.
- Parmesan and egg
- Help hold the meatballs together.
- No-sugar-added marinara
- Check the label; this is where hidden sugar tends to be.
- Mozzarella and cream
- Finish the sauce.
How This Recipe Comes Together
The meatball mixture is combined gently and rolled into 24 balls. They go into the slow cooker between two layers of marinara and cook on low for four hours. At the end a little cream is stirred through and mozzarella is melted on top.
Keto Slow Cooker Meatballs
- Prep
- 25 MIN
- Cook
- 4 HRS 20 MIN
- Total
- 4 HRS 45 MIN
- Serves
- 6
01Ingredients
02Method
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0 OF 5 DONE03Recipe notes
- 01Per serving: 9g net carbs, 41g protein, 57g fat, 726 calories. Calculated from the ingredient list using USDA data.
04Nutrition
Per serving- Calories
- 726
- Protein
- 41G
- Net carbs
- 9G
- Fat
- 57G
- Fiber
- 3G
Net carbs are total carbs minus fiber. Numbers are estimates from the ingredients listed.
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What to Serve With It
Serve over zucchini noodles, spaghetti squash or with a green salad. They also make great party appetizers with toothpicks.
How to Store and Reheat
Refrigerate for up to 4 days. Freeze cooked meatballs in sauce for up to 3 months.
FAQs
Can I use frozen meatballs?
Most frozen meatballs contain breadcrumbs, so homemade is lower in carbs.
Can I use all beef?
Yes. Use 2 lb ground beef and add a little more seasoning.
Do I need to brown them?
No, but browning adds flavour and colour.
Crockpot & Slow Cooker
Crockpot & Slow Cooker
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