Description
Keto stuffed meatballs with a Mediterranean flair and a salty feta core. Low carb and gluten free
Ingredients
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- 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
