Low carb spicy meatballs recipe
This low carb spicy meatballs recipe is a gluten-free lunch or dinner idea that’s perfect for those who follow a keto diet. This recipe is also great for freezing and meal prepping.
Servings: 14 meatballs
Calories: 103kcal
Equipment
- Non-stick or cast-iron skillet
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500g) ground beef 90/10 or 85/15 (lean/fat)
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup (35g) pickled or fresh jalapeños, finely chopped
- ⅓ cup (35g) shredded parmesan cheese
- ¼ (25g) cup almond flour
- ¼ cup (5g) fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- Sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Butter for frying
Garnishing
- Lime wedges
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Pickled red onions, chopped
Instructions
- Combine the ground beef, egg, jalapenos, shredded parmesan cheese, finely chopped cilantro, and almond flour in a large mixing bowl, then season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Heat a large skillet over a medium-high heat and add the cooking oil of your choice.
- Form 14 (around 45g each) meatballs.
- When the skillet is hot, add the meatballs and cook for 10 minutes. Flip every 2 minutes until evenly browned on every side and cooked through.
- Serve the meatballs right away topped with chopped cilantro, pickled onions, and lime wedges on the side.
Notes
NET CARB:0.2g
Freeze uncooked meatballs for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1meatball | Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.5g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 6g | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg