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Keto Porcupine Meatballs

These savory meatballs remain Keto with cauliflower rice in the mix. All the ingredients are items that are common in most homes. These meatballs are so tasty!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Main Course

Equipment

  • 1 knife
  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 large skillet
  • Paper towels
  • 1 medium bowl

Ingredients
  

  • For the Meatballs:
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 cup cauliflower rice or cooked rice
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ Tbsp. Italian flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • ¼ cup cup onion, chopped fine
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • ¼ tsp. oregano
  • ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
  • ½ tsp. sea salt
  • ½ tsp. pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • For the Sauce:
  • ½ cup onion, chopped fine
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 jar pasta sauce
  • 2 tsp. Worcestershire
  • ½ tsp. dried oregano
  • ½ tsp. basil
  • ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ¾ tsp. pepper
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 Tbsp. Italian flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. Swerve brown sugar or regular brown sugar

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl combine the meatball ingredients. Mix well. Shape into balls.
  • In a large skillet, brown meatballs in oil; drain on paper towels and keep warm.
  • In a bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Stir to combine.
  • Pour into the skillet and heat through.
  • Add the meatballs back to the sauce and reduce the heat.
  • Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Serve the porcupine meatballs by themselves or over additional cauliflower rice or regular rice.