Keto Meatball

YIELDS: 4 SERVINGS

PREP TIME: 0 HOURS 20 MINS

TOTAL TIME: 0 HOURS 50 MINS

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE MEATBALLS

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella
• 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
• 2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

FOR THE SAUCE

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

• In a large bowl combine beef, garlic, mozzarella, Parmesan, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper. Form into 16 meatballs. 
• In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until golden on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove from skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate. 
• To the same skillet, add onion and cook until soft, 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more. Add tomatoes and oregano and season with salt and pepper. 
• Add meatballs back to skillet, cover and simmer until sauce has thickened, 15 minutes. Garnish with Parmesan before serving.