Low Carb Slow Cooker Meatballs

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Low Carb Keto Meatballs that are tender, flavorful, and use minimal ingredients. You are going to love how quickly these keto meatballs pull together.

You can make these low carb meatballs in an oven or a slow cooker!

Just make sure to save room for dessert. These Low Carb Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies are perfect.

Keto Meatballs

We adapted the recipe for these Low Carb Meatballs from this Gluten-Free Meatball Recipe on our other site.

With only a few tweaks, we were able to not only ensure it was still gluten-free but now these keto meatballs can be enjoyed by anyone on a low carb diet.

We have a couple of options for making these Low Carb Keto Meatballs so be sure to check them out and make which one works best for your lifestyle.

I am working on a Keto Marinara Sauce. When I get it finished I'll update this post but until then Keto Pizza Sauce goes really well with these meatballs.

a top down view of Low Carb Keto Meatballs with red sauce on a white plate

What meat do you use to make keto meatballs?

For this low carb meatball recipe you can use beef, chicken, or turkey. They all work beautifully and if you'd like you can use a combination of meats.

The key is in the fat content of the meat you are using. Chicken and turkey tend to be leaner, so you'll want to use a 93% – 98% lean beef to make these keto meatballs.

Dairy Free Keto Meatballs

If you can't have dairy you can always leave the Parmesan out or substitute in your favorite dairy-free cheese.

The Parmesan adds to the flavor and texture but these low carb meatballs will still be tender and flavorful without it.

Ingredients to Make Low Carb Meatballs

Ground beef - You can also use ground pork, or ground chicken, or ground turkey, or a combination of proteins. When we make up a double batch of keto meatballs, we like to mix two different proteins.

Almond meal (or additional Parmesan Cheese) - You can also use crushed keto crackers or you can use these keto chips, crushed, in place of the almond meal if you like.

Parmesan cheese - Fresh grated is better, in our opinion, but you can use store bought grated parmesan.

Salt - For flavor and to enhance the other flavors.

Pepper - For flavor. Use as much or as little as you like.

Onion Powder - For flavor. Make sure you're using onion powder, not onion salt.

Garlic Powder - For flavor. Make sure you're using garlic powder, not garlic salt.

Dried Parsley - We recommend using dried parsley but you can add fresh chopped parsley if you like.

Egg - Don't leave this out! It helps hold everything together and adds more fat and protein.

Low carb sauce of choice - This keto gravy is incredible on meatballs. You can also use Keto BBQ Sauce.

For a list of quantities, please see the recipe card below.

How to make Low Carb Meatballs

You guys are going to think I'm ridiculous, but it only take five easy steps to make gluten-free meatballs.

Preheat your oven and line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix all the ingredients in one bowl.
Roll the mixture into balls.
Bake.

Yeah, it's that easy. And it's less expensive than buying the same amount of low carb meatballs at the store. Please do yourself a favor and give this low carb keto meatball recipe a try next time you are craving them.

Low Carb Meatballs in a Slow Cooker

We love serving easy low carb meatballs at parties and BBQ's. Sometimes we toss them in a slow cooker and let them cook in our favorite sauce – one jar of a keto friendly marinara sauce + one jar of salsa.

Here's what you need to do to cook keto meatballs in a slow cooker.

Pour 28-32 oz of your favorite keto friendly tomato based meatball sauce (or 1 jar of keto friendly marinara sauce + 14 oz. of your favorite salsa) into a slow cooker.

Tuck each meatball into the sauce, making sure that they are submerged. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 hours.

Not all slow cookers are created equal, so please check to make sure that the internal temperature for the meatballs is at least 160F, or that you can't see any pink.

You can keep these low carb meatballs warm on the warm setting, just make sure to give them a stir before you serve them.

a top down view of Low Carb Keto Meatballs with red sauce on a white plate next to a wooden spoon

If you love these keto meatballs you might also like our keto meatloaf. For more ideas check out our post on keto ground beef recipes.

Looking for a dessert to round out your dinner? Try keto cheesecake. These keto peanut butter cookies are also delicious.

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F.
Line a 13x9-inch baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
In large bowl, mix all ingredients. Shape meatball mixture into 24 (1 ½-inch) meatballs. Place meatballs 1 inch apart on your baking sheet.
Bake uncovered for 18 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
Serve warm with your favorite keto friendly sauce.

Notes

Slow Cooker Option: Pour 28-32 oz of your favorite keto friendly tomato based meatball sauce (or 1 jar of keto friendly marinara sauce + 14 oz. of your favorite salsa) into a slow cooker. Tuck each meatball into the sauce, making sure that they are submerged. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 hours.
Dairy-Free Option: If you can't have dairy you can always leave the Parmesan out or substitute in your favorite dairy-free cheese.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 3 meatballs
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 314 Total Fat: 20g Saturated Fat: 5g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 14g Cholesterol: 96mg Sodium: 265mg Carbohydrates: 6g Fiber: 3g Sugar: 1g Protein: 28g

These macro's include using almond flour but do not include the keto friendly marinara sauce. Please check your ingredients nutritional information for an actual count.