Keto Tuscan Meatballs

These homemade Tuscan-style meatballs are keto-friendly and make a great creamy dinner entree or topping for spaghetti squash or cauliflower rice.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 428 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 3 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach
• 0.5 cup water
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 pound ground beef
• 0.5 pound ground turkey
• 0.5 cup French-fried onions, finely crushed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, onions, garlic, Italian seasoning, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl and lightly mix. Add beef and turkey; mix by hand until well combined. Form mixture into 8 large meatballs.

Step 2

Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons butter in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add meatballs to the melted butter and cook, uncovered, turning occasionally until a crust forms, 10 to 15 minutes. Cover and cook on low heat, turning occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes more. Transfer meatballs to a serving dish and cover.

Step 3

Add remaining butter to the pan and melt over low heat. Add spinach and stir until well wilted, about 5 minutes. Add cream and water; cook until reduced, 3 to 5 minutes. Add cooked meatballs and cook, 5 to 10 minutes, turning meatballs over every other minute.