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keto garlic butter meatballs

keto garlic butter meatballs

Keto garlic butter meatballs are a flavorful, low-carb dish made with juicy meatballs and a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for keto-friendly meals, they are customizable and packed with savory goodness.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

For Meatballs:

  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 lb Italian ground sausage mild or spicy to suit your taste
  • 1/2 cup very finely minced onion
  • 1/4 cup minced garlic
  • 1 stalk celery finely minced
  • 1 egg

For Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup diced garlic
  • 1/2 cup beef stock
  • Salt and pepper to taste a generous pinch of each
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

For the Meatballs:

  • If preparing fresh, combine all meatball ingredients in a large bowl and mix thoroughly.
  • Shape the mixture into 2-inch (golf ball-sized) balls.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour to allow them to set.

For the Meal:

  • Heat olive oil in a pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
  • Add the meatballs and brown on all sides, cooking for about 3-5 minutes per side (or 1-2 minutes if using pre-cooked or frozen meatballs).
  • Pour in the stock, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan for extra flavor.
  • Continue cooking the meatballs, turning occasionally to prevent sticking, until they are fully cooked, firm to the touch, and slightly reduced in size—approximately 8 minutes.
  • Add the butter and garlic to the pan.
  • Cook the garlic until it softens and becomes fragrant, allowing it to brown slightly.
  • Stir in the Parmesan cheese and serve the meatballs over pasta, rice, vegetables, or enjoy them on their own!