Keto Garlic Butter Meatballs (Christmas Recipe & Thanksgiving Recipe)
These delicious Keto Garlic Butter Meatballs are perfect for festive gatherings like Christmas and Thanksgiving. Packed with flavor and low in carbs, they will please your guests and keep you on track with your keto lifestyle.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 oven
- 1 skillet
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped optional for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and golden brown.
- While the meatballs are baking, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Once melted, allow it to simmer for a minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the butter.
- Remove the meatballs from the oven and transfer them to the skillet with the melted garlic butter. Toss the meatballs gently to coat in the butter.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
These meatballs can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven or skillet.
For added flavor, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes to the garlic butter for a spicy kick.
Pair with zucchini noodles or a side salad for a complete keto meal.