Cheddar-Stuffed Keto Meatballs with Garlic Butter Sauce

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Juicy ground beef meatballs filled with melted cheddar and coated in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for a low-carb dinner. This American-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ground beef, sharp cheddar cheese, egg for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup almond flour, 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  2. Step 2: Take about 2 tbsp of the meat mixture and flatten it in your palm. Place one 1/2-inch cube of sharp cheddar cheese in the center and mold the meat around it to form a tight ball. Repeat to make 16 meatballs.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and brown on all sides for about 5 minutes total.
  4. Step 4: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake the meatballs for 10 minutes until cooked through and cheese is melted inside.
  5. Step 5: While baking, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  6. Step 6: Remove meatballs from oven, drizzle with the garlic butter sauce, and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the top before serving.

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