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Easy Low Carb Keto Cheesy Meatball Casserole Recipe

My low carb Meatball Casserole is full of yummy Italian flavors and fewer carbs than other recipes! Easy to make with simple ingredients.
Author: Donna Elick
Servings: 4 -6
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes

Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 1 pound lean ground beef 85% to 90%
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (SEE NOTES)
  • 2 garlic cloves grated
  • 1/4 small yellow onion grated
  • 2 tablespoons marinara (I use homemade or Rao’s)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 1 1/4 cups keto marinara sauce (I use Rao’s)
  • 6 ounces mozzarella cheese shredded (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • Fresh basil finely chopped
  • Fresh Italian parsley freshly chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the meatball ingredients (beef, cheese, garlic, onion, 2 tablespoons marinara, fresh herbs, salt, pepper, and the egg).
  • Mix well, do not over mix or you will have tough meatballs.
  • Using a 2 tablespoon scoop, portion out meat and place into a large oven safe skillet (I used a 12” cast iron skillet). After all of the meatballs have been scooped into the skillet, roll into balls and place back into the skillet.
  • Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until the meatballs are browned and no longer pink in the center.
  • Remove the skillet from the oven and drain any fat.
  • Add the marinara sauce to the casserole dish around the meatballs. Rearrange the meatballs in the skillet so they are not touching. Spoon a little sauce over each meatball and sprinkle mozzarella over each one. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese over the meatballs in the skillet.
  • Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly and lightly browned.
  • Garnish with fresh basil or parsley.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Do not use pre shredded cheeses; they do not melt well.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 360cal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 160mg | Sodium: 896mg | Sugar: 1g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 375mg | Iron: 4mg