Keto Recipes Meatball

These juicy keto meatballs are perfect for healthy meal prep. Make a big batch and freeze them so that you can enjoy easy keto dinners whenever you need. Cook from frozen or thaw them in advance.

Okay, first off let me just say that these are hands down the best keto meatballs I have ever made. And I’ve made a lot of meatballs in my day!

But these are so incredibly juicy, with just the right seasonings, and they’re ideal for keto meal prep. You can use them in any recipe that normally calls for frozen meatballs.

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Toss them into your favorite keto soup recipes, or bake them into a casserole. Or simply warm them up and serve as a tasty appetizer.

I think of myself as someone who doesn’t really meal prep, but that’s not strictly true. Whenever I make something like meatballs, keto chili, or even keto lasagna, I make a double or triple batch. And then I pop it in the freezer for one of those panicky dinner days, when I have no idea what to feed my family.

I’ve been frustrated on several occasions when I just want to buy a bag of frozen meatballs to toss over some zucchini noodles. Even the gluten-free ones have a remarkable amount of carbs.

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I did a lot of recipe research before I started, as I wanted really moist meatballs that didn’t lose their round shape during cooking. And I wanted them to be sturdy enough to keep their shape and flavor during the freezing process.

One trick I picked up along the way was to soak the filler with some liquid first, to lock in the moisture. For conventional meatballs, it’s usually breadcrumbs and milk. For these keto meatballs, I experimented with the almond flour cracker crumbs from RealPhat Foods, and added heavy cream. But plain almond flour or crushed pork rinds would be great substitutes.

“My dear, you are right; these are the absolute best! No matter what type of sauce I serve be it gravy, marinara, or my favorite Alfredo, these meatballs hold together and are always tender and flavorful. Thank you for another wonderful recipe.” — Cathy

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“I made a double batch of these yesterday to be able to freeze half of them – I got back from church last night and they were all gone!!! Now I have a big family, but that was still excessive! They said the meatballs were just so dang good that nobody had anything else for dinner – just a huge plate full of meatballs!!!” — Elizabeth

“I like to make these in 1″, 2″ and 3″ sizes, then freeze them in portions. The 1″ size goes into soups, 2″ into stir frys and 3″ into a sauce like a stroganoff or tomato. The meatballs are so delicious that they work with all three sizes and any recipe you can think up. Thanks Carolyn, another winner!” — Barbara

Meatballs are always a labor of love, since you have to shape each one by hand. But once they’re done, you’ve got a delicious and easy dinner option.

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1. Soak the filler: In a large bowl, combine the cracker crumbs and heavy whipping cream. Let sit 10 minutes to thicken.

4. Bake through completely: The meatballs need to be fully cooked to make them safe for freezing. Bake them until they reach 160ºF on an instant read thermometer, then let them cool completely.

5. Flash freeze: Once the cooked meatballs are completely cool, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Make sure they aren’t touching each other, then place in the freezer until frozen solid.

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6. Store in freezer-safe containers: Place the frozen meatballs in a heavy duty resealable freezer bag or another airtight container, to avoid freezer burn.

Be prepared to get your hands dirty, as meatballs really need to be mixed and formed by hand. You can keep the meat mixture from sticking by lightly oiling or wetting your hands.

Keto meatballs will last 3 to 6 months in the freezer. If you aren’t freezing these meatballs for later, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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Cook from frozen: The best part about these meal prep meatballs is that you can add them to your favorite recipes straight from the freezer. Just pop them right in there! Use them for Keto Meatball Casserole or add them to my Keto Italian Wedding Soup.

Most meatballs are made with flour or breadcrumbs and really aren’t very keto friendly. However, this keto meatball recipe uses almond flour crumbs and can be enjoyed on any low carb or keto diet.

These meatballs have 2.6g of carbs and 1g of fiber per serving. That comes to 1.6g net carbs per serving of 5 meatballs.

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Absolutely! Once the cooked meatballs are completely cool, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Make sure they aren’t touching each other, then place in the freezer until frozen solid. Once frozen, transfer the frozen meatballs in a heavy duty resealable freezer bag or another airtight container, to avoid freezer burn.

These juicy keto meatballs are perfect for healthy meal prep. Make a big batch and freeze them so that you can enjoy easy keto dinners whenever you need.

Storage Information: Store the frozen meatballs in an airtight container for up to 6 months. You can cook directly from frozen or thaw them and then cook. They can also be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days. 

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Reader InteractionsWe are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.This Cheesy Keto Meatball Casserole is delicious and super filling with homemade meatballs topped with creamy ricotta cheese, mozzarella and parmesan for the perfect low carb meal your whole family will enjoy!

Do any of you have that go-to family meal you literally never get sick of even though you make it every. single. week??  Yup this CHEESY keto meatball casserole is definitely one of mine!  Not only is it incredibly delicious, but this makes great leftovers which is always super helpful during a busy week.  I mean how can you go wrong with homemade meatballs topped with your favorite marinara, creamy ricotta cheese, mozzarella and, of course, fresh basil!

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So my hubby and I started our keto journey together soon after the holidays (although my husband has been doing it since September and has already lost 50 pounds!), but we’ve been having so much fun experimenting with new recipes every week and THIS meatball casserole has legit become a weekly staple!  It’s super easy to throw together and the best part is I don’t miss pasta because I’m getting my much-needed Italian food fix!  I always serve this with a big salad or over zucchini noodles and we are completely full and satisfied!

This recipe makes about 15 to 16 large meatballs and I use a large cookie scoop so that they are all even in size.  You can also make smaller meatballs if you preferred and would get about 24 meatballs from this recipe, just make sure to use a small cookie scoop for the smaller sized meatballs.  This is up to you and will still taste great either way!  I just recommend decreasing your cooking time by about 5 minutes or so if you choose to make smaller meatballs.

This keto meatball recipe is my absolute GO-TO and there are no breadcrumbs added (making them gluten-free as well!) which is great because who doesn’t love avoiding those extra carbohydrates??  You could also cook these meatballs right in your Instant Pot too, which I have been

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Using lately!  It saves so much time with easy clean-up and everything just tastes so dang good.  Let me know in the comments section if you’d like to see more Instant Pot recipes on the blog!

To Store:  This meatball casserole can easily be prepped the night before so you can just pop it in the oven whenever you’re ready to serve it.  Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator so this is great for meal prep!

To Freeze:  This recipe is also a great freezer meal and

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