Low-Carb Meatballs|Print

Servings: 4

Ground beef

1 lb

Garlic

1 clove, minced

Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup, grated

Mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup, shredded

Parsley

2 tbsps, chopped

Egg

1, beaten

Ground black pepper

1/2 tsp

Salt

1 tsp

Extra-virgin olive oil

2 tbsps

Medium onion

1, chopped (for sauce)

Garlic

2 cloves, minced (for sauce)

Oregano

1 tsp (for sauce)

Crushed tomatoes

1 (28-oz.) can (for sauce)

Ground black pepper

to taste (for sauce)

Salt

to taste (for sauce)

Low-Carb Meatballs

Prep:

20 m

Cook:

30 m

Ready in:

50 m

Combine ground beef, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, chopped parsley, beaten egg, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, and 1 tsp salt. Form the mixture into 16 meatballs.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium. Cook meatballs for about 10 minutes, until golden. Line a plate with a paper towel. Arrange the meatballs on the plate.
To make the sauce: add chopped onion to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, or until soft. Add minced garlic cloves. Cook 1 minute, until fragrant. Add crushed tomatoes. Add oregano. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste. Add meatballs. Covered, simmer for 15 minutes, until thickened. Serve and enjoy your Low-Carb Meatballs!