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Keto Meatballs with Pizza Sauce and Mozzarella Recipe

Name: Keto Meatballs with Pizza Sauce and Mozzarella Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 16 ounce 85/15 ground beef; 16 ounce ground Italian sausage; 2 large eggs; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 14 ounce pizza sauce; 2 tablespoon tomato paste; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Byluca Carter October 21, 2025October 21, 2025

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Introduction

This Keto Meatballs recipe is a delicious and satisfying low-carb meal perfect for those following a ketogenic lifestyle. Combining ground beef and Italian sausage with rich tomato sauce and cheese, these meatballs are flavorful and easy to prepare.

A black cast iron pan filled with a baked dish showing two main layers: the bottom layer is a rich orange-red sauce, smooth and slightly bubbling, and the top layer is melted cheese that is golden yellow with browned, crispy spots scattered across. Brown meatballs with a textured surface are partially submerged and peeking through the cheese layer, with small green herb pieces sprinkled evenly over the top. The pan is placed on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

16 ounces 85/15 ground beef
16 ounces ground Italian sausage

2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
14 ounces pizza sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2: In a frying pan over high heat, add a little oil and sear the meatballs in batches. Avoid overcrowding the pan. Sear each meatball just enough to brown a side or two; they will finish cooking in the oven.
Step 3: Remove the seared meatballs from the pan. Add the tomato paste to the pan and cook for about 10 seconds, then stir in the pizza sauce. Mix in the Italian blend cheese with the sauce, then return the meatballs to the pan and remove it from the heat.
Step 4: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the meatballs and sauce. Place the pan uncovered in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is browned and bubbly. The meatballs should be fully cooked by this time if they are standard size.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, add fresh chopped herbs like basil or parsley to the meat mixture before forming meatballs.
You can substitute the ground Italian sausage with spicy chorizo for a different kick.
If you want a smoother sauce, blend the pizza sauce and tomato paste before adding to the pan.

For a dairy-free version, omit the cheeses and use a suitable dairy-free alternative.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm gently in the oven or microwave until heated through, ensuring the meatballs are hot all the way inside. You can also freeze cooked meatballs for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.