These keto stuffed meatballs have a Mediterranean flavor profile and are stuffed with feta cheese. Olives, cured meats, peppers, herbs, cheese – it’s all in there, making these low carb meatballs a great addition to your next antipasto platter!
These keto stuffed meatballs contain all of the flavors of your favorite antipasto platter, jammed into a single bite (or two.)
The salty feta core really complements the brininess of the kalamata olives, and the sweet tang of the cherry peppers. All of your taste buds will be engaged and very, very happy with the results!
Best Meat for Keto Stuffed Meatballs?
When it comes to meatballs, almost any ground meat or poultry can be used with pretty good results. For this keto stuffed meatballs recipe, I used ground beef with an 80/20 ration of meat to fat, which is easy to get and produces a tender and juicy result.
Excellent alternatives would be ground pork (also tender and juicy) and/or ground lamb, which would complement the flavor profile very well.
If you are trying to reduce fat, or don’t eat mammal meat, then ground turkey with a blend of white and dark meat (not 100% breast which would be extremely dry) will work pretty well, but the texture will be dryer and the flavor less intense.
Serving suggestions
As mentioned above, these low carb meatballs make a great addition to a salad or antipasto platter or charcuterie board for a first course.
As a main course you can serve these keto stuffed meatballs hot with keto marinara sauce, or even over a cheesy bowl of cauliflower mash without sauce.
I made some garlic and herb olive oil for mine (just crushed garlic, olive oil, oregano, salt and pepper) and ate them at room temperature and I think that was my favorite, but they are good no matter how you serve them.
Even served plain these feta-stuffed meatballs are loaded with flavor!
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Keto Stuffed Meatballs
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: Diabetic
Description
Keto stuffed meatballs with a Mediterranean flair and a salty feta core. Low carb and gluten free
Ingredients
- 1lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons pepperoncini, chopped
- 3 tablespoons sweet cherry peppers, chopped
- 1 tablespoons kalamata olives, chopped
- 2 ounces prosciutto or salami, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 16 1/2 inch squares of feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Combine the meatball ingredients (except for the feta and olive oil) in a medium sized bowl and mix thoroughly.
- Form into 16 meatballs.
- Take each meatball, flatten it slightly and place a square of feta in the center.
- Reform the meat into a ball around the cheese.
- Heat the olive oil in a nonstick pan and cook the meatballs in batches until golden brown and cooked through (about 3-4 minutes per side.)
- Serve at any temperature, plain or with your choice of sauce.
Notes
Approximate nutrition info per meatball: 88 calories, 6g fat, 1g net carbs, 7g protein
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Keto meatballs
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 352
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 4g net
- Protein: 28g
Felicia Craggs says
Hi Mellissa,
I love your blog, honesty and writing!
Thank you for all that you do!!
Felicia
Lisa says
Hi Melissa,
Like so many of the other readers who have posted in support of your plans, I too am an avid fan of you and your candid posts, plus recipes!! I used to be a collector of cookbooks but am full electronic now. You do what is right for you, and the rest of your fans will follow. You’ll always have a supporter in me! :) ps. I did love the serving size too, haha!
Kris says
Melissa: I have bought your e-zines and printed each one off. I don’t have an ipad or e-reader so…something in my hand is more beneficial to me. I would love a cookbook (spiral bound) for easier access to your recipes. Plus, shopping lists and menus sound great. I’m trying the low-carb plan to lose weight. I did participate with a program called “Ideal Protein” but I wasn’t learning how to cook on my own so dropped out just recently. I have lost 30 lbs and need to lose 30 more (my wish) but right now I’m driving myself crazy flipping in and out of bad habits and trying to maintain my low carb plan. What is this 12 week keto plan? Is it easy and can anyone do it? I really need to get back on track but I am my “own worst enemy”! Thanks!
Mellissa Sevigny says
Thanks for the feedback Kris! I know the feeling of on and off again and how frustrating it is! You can find the menu plans here – hope you find them helpful!
Kate says
Mellissa,
Just a random reader out here wanting to give you major props for what you do! I’ve commented here and there and have never felt like you are obliged to comment – you clearly put a TON of thought and effort into what you do here, and it’s free! What the heck else could we ask?
On a personal note, I can say with 100% honesty that you have changed my outlook on getting healthier. I’ve been trying to get on the keto train for a long time and have just been so stymied by all of the info and, frankly, the other recipes I’ve found have been… lacking in the “actual food” department. Since finding your site, I’ve been seeing a steady weight loss and increase in energy. I feel immeasurably more confident in my cooking, and in my ability to take good care of myself and my health. Plus, I feel so fancy that every time I cook one of your recipes I post it to my Facebook – the turkey pesto meatballs were a hit :-D
Be well, do what makes you happy, and know you’re appreciated :-)
Mellissa Sevigny says
Thank you “random reader” ha ha! Thank you also for the support, and for letting me know that what I’m posting is making a difference for you! Congrats on your weight loss and I hope that you’ll continue to see great results while eating “fancy” food and impressing your friends! ;)
Becca says
Melissa,
First before I forget… I want to tell you that I have bought everything you have written and I prefer E-format that they come in. I prop my Tab up in my kitchen and cook. I really love the seasonal small e-magazine cookbook style that you are using. But I will follow whatever you write…that is up to you..I can say I have 50-100 cookbooks that sit on a shelf and I rarely use them. I cook almost exclusively from your work.
More important I have learned so much from you about Portions, Carbs, Proteins, Nutrition in general, and for the first time I am actually losing weight and feeling full at the same time. Big Smile :-) If you ever wonder if you have made an impact in the lives of others..Wonder no more..You are awesome.
I know you work hard to provide all your followers with tasty recipes and awesome information; but please make sure you also enjoy it. I don’t follow any blogs except this one and others that you point out.. I can hardly wait to see what you will cook next..
Bottom line…Just do what feels right to you
Thank you,
Becca
Mellissa Sevigny says
Thank you so much for your kind words Becca! I don’t consider myself an authority on nutrition (or anything else but making delicious food really), but it thrills me to know that what I’m putting out there is helping you improve the quality of your life! Nothing makes me happier than hearing that my recipes are helping people lose weight – while not suffering starvation or boredom! That’s my entire goal right there so it’s validating to know that it’s working! Also thank you for supporting IBIH by purchasing the ezines and book – it means a lot to me that you think enough of them to actually pay for it when you could just use the free recipes here on the blog. Thanks for taking the time to comment Becca, it’s people like you that remind me why I do this, and how much I love it. :)
Kathy says
Melissa, I read your cmments and can feel your pain. I don’t, for the life of me, know how you do it – keep coming up new ideas and recipes. I have trouble just deciding what to have for dinner and you are creating and recreating almost every day. Has to be taxing. You have to try out your recipes and perfect them, take the pictures, write your blog, and then when that is done, do it all over again. I can’t imagine the amount of work & effort that takes! But when we put too much on our plate (no pun intended), it may be time to reevaluate what is important and what isn’t. I do love your low carb recipes. My husband is diabetic so we really have to watch his cards and have decided a low carb “way of life” is for us. There are gobs of Paleo recipe blogs (I do get some ideas and recipes from those sites), but part of Paleo is not low carb. Yours is one of the sites where I know, for the most part, I am going to find low carb alternatives. Keep up the good work. Please don’t burn out.
Mellissa Sevigny says
Thanks so much Kathy! I agree that balance is important, and in addition to running this blog I have a life and a family that are very important to me! So yes, it’s crucial that I not burn out, or start to lose my joy, because it will affect all areas of my life – and I don’t want my family to suffer as a result either. That’s the main reason I decided that something had to give, and it was going to be the ezine which is a lot of work and pressure to put out every few months. I love doing it, but felt a huge sense of relief when I gave myself permission to take a break from it – even though it means a lot of lost revenue. It was definitely the right decision for me, and I find myself excited about rededicating myself to just having fun in this space for awhile again! Thanks for understanding and for being a loyal fan if IBIH – I appreciate you! :)
Laura says
I’ve never posted before but I come to your website daily, no kidding…DAILY. I love your food, your personality, your candor. Your site shines even if you think it’s lacking (I have no idea why!). The photos are amazing, the writing is stellar (comical, witty, intelligent and has great flow) and the care and love that you have for what you do shines. It’s funny because I never thought the site was lacking it’s absolutely my favorite blog by far. I admit that my heart skipped a tiny beat when I read you were considering the fate of IBIH. Can’t wait to see what your new branding looks like!
Sandra Kay says
For some reason I can’t pin this to Pinterest. Says I need a URL. Never had this problem before. What am I missing??
Also absolutely love your blog and your recipes. Thanks for all you do. Don’t go a day without searching your blog for new recipes.
Starla says
Melissa,
Please do what you need to do. You need to love what you are doing, or it won’t last. I’ll be here to try the recipes whether in electronic or hardback book format. I probably shouldn’t go so far as to say that your cream cheese pancakes saved my life, but when you look at the health benefits of finally being able to STAY low carb when work hours get crazy, it’s probably pretty close. I’m one of those people who can eat 900 calories on a low fat diet and gain weight. True story. So staying low carb is probably my only way to health and longevity, and you help me do that.
I would like to second that I DO appreciate the ability to print a paper copy. It’s like making a personalized cook book of my personal favorites of your work that I can find in a flash and have cooking in no time!
Mellissa Sevigny says
Thank you Starla, I’m so happy that my recipes are playing a part in prolonging your life ha ha! ;) I know what you mean though, calorie counting doesn’t work for me either – my body hates carbs (or at least my hips do), so restricting them is the only thing that works for me too! I will continue to provide the printable option even in the electronic files – thanks for the feedback!!!
Marilyn Ketterling says
I think I speak for all when I say your honesty and candor are refreshing, and sometime offer a wake up call! That’s what I want and need.
I have loved this site since I discovered it and have shared with so many friends. I can’t begin to express how much I have benefited from your menu plans and recipes, (comments are a big part of it all)! I have your E-zines, and the Low carb-Gluten Free book as well. If you publish a hard copy I will also buy it, and it would make a great gift for friends.
I had a dream one night that I tried to log in to IbreatheI’m Hungry and a message came up that it had been canceled!!!! I actually woke up crying!!!! TRUE STORY. So I was glad to read that you are re-vamping…….that means you are going to stay around. I love everything about your site, blog, and the menu plans and recipes are fabulous. Thank you so much for all you do. I can’t even imagine the time and work you put into this. You’re a wonderful lady.
Marilyn Ketterling
Mellissa Sevigny says
Thank you Marilyn, I’m so touched by your comment! Hopefully there won’t be any need for tears in your future regarding the cancellation of IBIH! I have no plans to ever stop blogging – it not only pays the bills, but I love doing it! I can’t imagine that I would ever want to quit – but if I ever did I would give everyone plenty of warning and make arrangements to keep the recipes available somehow. Meanwhile, I’ll be busily creating new recipes to post weekly, and working on my next book in some format! Thanks for your continued support – it’s loyal fans like you that make it worth doing and I appreciate you taking the time to comment! :)