Cheese-Stuffed Pork Meatballs with Garlic Butter Sauce

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Tender pork meatballs stuffed with melty cheese, simmered in a rich garlic butter sauce for a comforting keto meal. This Mediterranean-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ground pork, mozzarella cheese, egg for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground pork, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/3 cup almond flour, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix until just combined.
  2. Step 2: Divide the mixture into 16 equal portions. Flatten each portion in your hand, place one 1/4 oz mozzarella cube in the center, and carefully seal to form a meatball.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown all over.
  4. Step 4: Reduce heat to low, add remaining 2 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp butter to the skillet, and cook for 2 minutes, spooning the melted garlic butter over the meatballs until sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Step 5: Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and remaining 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper over the meatballs before serving.

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