Here’s a rich, comforting KETO Homemade Meatballs and Gravy recipe—low-carb, gluten-free, and full of flavor. Perfect over cauliflower mash or zucchini noodles 😋
🧆 Keto Homemade Meatballs and Gravy
Ingredients
Keto Meatballs
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1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 works best)
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½ cup almond flour
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 egg
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1 small onion, very finely minced (or 1 tsp onion powder)
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2 cloves garlic, minced (or ½ tsp garlic powder)
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp paprika
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½ tsp Italian seasoning
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2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil (for frying)
Keto Gravy
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2 tbsp butter
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1½ cups beef broth (no sugar added)
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1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional, check carbs)
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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Salt & pepper to taste
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¼ tsp xanthan gum (for thickening)
Instructions
1. Make the Meatballs
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In a large bowl, combine ground beef, almond flour, Parmesan, egg, onion, garlic, and seasonings.
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Mix gently—don’t overwork.
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Roll into golf-ball-size meatballs.
2. Brown the Meatballs
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Brown meatballs on all sides (about 6–8 minutes).
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Remove and set aside.
3. Make the Keto Gravy
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In the same skillet, melt butter.
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Add beef broth, Worcestershire, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
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Bring to a gentle simmer.
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Sprinkle xanthan gum very slowly while whisking to avoid clumps.
4. Simmer
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Return meatballs to skillet.
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Cover and simmer on low for 10–15 minutes, until cooked through and gravy thickens.
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Adjust seasoning.
Serving Ideas (Keto-Friendly)
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Cauliflower mash 🥦
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Zucchini noodles
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Shirataki noodles
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Steamed cabbage
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Keto biscuits or cloud bread
Nutrition (Approx. per serving – 4 servings)
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Calories: ~430
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Fat: 32g
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Protein: 28g
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Net Carbs: ~3–4g
