Keto Instant Pot Meatballs

Carbs
4.16g
Total Time:
35mins
Difficulty
Advanced

Welcome to a culinary journey where Italian heritage meets modern nutritional trends! Get ready to prepare Keto Instant Pot Meatballs, a low-carb delight that promises big on taste and nutrition. These meatballs are not just a treat for your taste buds, but also fit perfectly into your ketogenic diet, packing the double punch of health and flavor. With exciting flavors coming from fresh parsley, the robustness of parmesan cheese, the earthy hint from almond flour and the spicy kick of onion flakes and garlic powder, these delicacies are an ode to the hearty, traditional Italian cuisine.


Whether you're a home cook experienced in the realm of keto recipes, or someone who's just beginning their ketogenic lifestyle, you'll find the Keto Instant Pot Meatballs simple and rewarding. What's more, these gems are versatile: serve them with some zucchini spaghetti, or make some Keto Meatball Subs - the possibilities are endless. And if you're looking for more such delicious low-carb recipes, we recommend using a keto mobile app. Such apps provide a wide repertoire of keto-friendly recipes and help you keep track of your daily macros.


The quick, hassle-free cooking method using your Instant Pot brings a twist to the traditional preparation, allowing you the comfort of preparing Keto Instant Pot Meatballs without hovering over the stove for long. Cherish the rich and pleasingly firm texture, combined with the inviting aroma and an unforgettable delightful taste. There’s dinner, and then there’s diving into a plate of these meatballs. We can tell you which one we’d rather do every single night. A hint? It involves meatballs. Ready for your next keto meal adventure? Let's get cooking!


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Ingredients

ground beef1 1/2 Lbs Ground Beef
parsley2 Tbsp Parsley, Fresh Chopped or Dry
parmesan cheese3/4 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
almond flour1/2 Cup Almond Flour
eggs2 Eggs
sea salt and pepper1 Tsp Sea Salt and Pepper
garlic powder1/4 Tsp Garlic Powder
onion powder1 Tsp Onion Flakes or 1 Tsp Onion Powder
oregano1/4 Tsp Oregano
warm water1/3 cup Warm Water
marinara3 Cups Marinara
olice oil1 Tsp Olice Oil

Directions

1
Combine meatball ingredients in a medium bowl and mix thoroughly by hand.
2
Form into approximately 15 two inch meatballs.
3
Coat the bottom of the Instant Pot insert with the olive oil.
4
If you wish to brown them, turn on the saute function and brown on both sides – or brown in a separate nonstick pan first.
5
Layer the browned or raw meatballs in the Instant Pot, leaving 1/2 inch of space between them. Don’t press down.
6
Pour the marinara sauce evenly over the meatballs.
7
Seal the Instant Pot according to the manufacturers instructions.
8
Set the Instant Pot to Manual.
9
Select low pressure.
10
Set the cook time to 10 minutes.
11
Once the timer goes off (it will be longer than 10 minutes total due to preheating time,) turn the valve to vent and allow the steam to dissipate completely.
12
Remove the lid and serve the meatballs with sauce over zoodles or spaghetti squash if desired.
Nutrition Facts
6 servings
Calories
513
% Daily value*

Total Fat 38.47g
23%

Saturated Fat 11.9g
60%

Cholesterol 145.95mg
49%

Sodium 1285.42mg
54%

Total Carbohydrate 8.25g
21%

Dietary Fiber 4.09g
16%

Included Sugar 2.44g

Net Carbohydrates 4.16g
21%

Protein 30.81g
41%
Vitamin D 0.47mcg
2%

Calcium 203.47mg
16%

Iron 4.56mg
25%

Potassium 736.15mg
29%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.