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keto general tso's meatballs

General Tso’s Meatballs (Low Carb & Gluten Free)


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  • Author: Mellissa Sevigny
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Diabetic

Description

These keto General Tso’s Meatballs have all of the flavors and textures of the classic Chinese takeout favorite! Low carb and gluten free, there are also Paleo substitutions available. 


Ingredients

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For the Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground turkey or chicken
  • 2 tablespoons minced ginger
  • 1/4 cup scallions, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1 egg
  • light flavored oil for frying

For the General Tso’s Sauce

  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar (unseasoned and sugar free)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (tamari based for GF, or coconut aminos for Paleo)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons sugar substitute (I like Swerve for keto, honey for Paleo)
  • 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum (or arrowroot powder)
  • 1/4 cup scallions, chopped
  • 45 small dried chilies, seeded and chopped (or 1 tablespoon of crushed red pepper flakes)

Instructions

To make the meatballs:

  1. Combine all of the meatball ingredients and mix thoroughly.
  2. Form into 16 balls about 1 inch in diameter.
  3. Fry in hot oil over medium heat until cooked through and crispy.

**Alternatively you could bake them but they won’t get the crunchy exterior.

To make the sauce:

  1. Combine the sesame oil, vinegar, GF soy sauce, water, sugar substitute, and xanthan gum in a small saucepan and whisk until combined.
  2. Add the scallions and chili pepper and bring to a boil.
  3. Simmer for five minutes or until thickened, and remove from heat.

To serve:

  1. Add the cooked meatballs to the thickened sauce and stir to coat.
  2. Garnish with more chopped scallions and chilis if desired.

Notes

Approximate net carbs per serving = 4g

To lower the fat and calories, use extra lean ground turkey, and bake rather than fry them.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Keto meatballs
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 meatballs
  • Calories: 322
  • Fat: 25g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 23g

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