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!
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.