Description
These parmesan keto turkey meatballs have just the right amount of spice and savory flavors, making them the perfect option for an easy low-carb dinner. Juicy meatballs paired with a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce bring maximum comfort with minimal carbs.
Ingredients
- Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic
- 2 teaspoon parsley
- Parmesan Sauce:
- 1 3/4 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (cut from the block)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven on broil.
2. Combine ground turkey with egg, salt, pepper, garlic, and parsley. Note: this mixture will be sticky—oil your hands before rolling the meatballs.
3. Roll seasoned ground turkey into meatballs about the diameter of a quarter, thick enough to hold their shape. You should get around 15 meatballs.
4. In a skillet over medium heat, add oil and place meatballs in the pan. Don’t crowd them—cook in batches if necessary. Brown them on all sides until cooked through.
5. Remove meatballs and reduce skillet heat to low-medium. Remove any excess grease.
6. Add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir and simmer gently, letting the cheese melt and the sauce thicken.
7. Once sauce reaches a thick consistency, add meatballs back to the skillet and coat them in the sauce.
8. Transfer skillet to the oven and broil briefly to brown the tops.
9. Remove, garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan, then serve. Let cool slightly before serving as sauce will be hot.
Notes
Oil your hands before rolling meatballs to prevent sticking.
Do not rush the sauce—allow it to thicken properly before adding meatballs.
Freshly grated Parmesan works best for a smooth, flavorful sauce.
Serve with roasted veggies or over zucchini noodles for a complete keto meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 601 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1377mg
- Fat: 47g
- Saturated Fat: 29g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.03g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 244mg