How to Make Keto Tuscan Meatballs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you following a keto diet and looking for a delicious and satisfying meal? Look no further than these Keto Tuscan Meatballs! This hearty and flavorful dish is perfect for satisfying your cravings while staying within your low-carb lifestyle. Packed with Italian flavors and a creamy sauce, these meatballs will become a family favorite in no time.

These Keto Tuscan Meatballs feature a blend of ground beef and Italian sausage, combined with traditional herbs and spices like oregano, ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup French-fried onions, finely crushed
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste (Optional)
  • ½ pound ground beef
  • ½ pound ground turkey
  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup water

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 large meatballs

  • Combine Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, onions, garlic, Italian seasoning, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl and lightly mix. Add beef and turkey; mix by hand until well combined. Form mixture into 8 large meatballs.
  • Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons butter in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add meatballs to the melted butter and cook, uncovered, turning occasionally until a crust forms, 10 to 15 minutes. Cover and cook on low heat, turning occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes more. Transfer meatballs to a serving dish and cover.
  • Add remaining butter to the pan and melt over low heat. Add spinach and stir until well wilted, about 5 minutes. Add cream and water; cook until reduced, 3 to 5 minutes. Add cooked meatballs and cook, 5 to 10 minutes, turning meatballs over every other minute.
  • Nutrition

    428 cal.

    • Total Fat: 34g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 107mg
    • Sodium: 502mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 337mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 368mg