CRAZY GOOD Low Carb Meatball Casserole Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Are store-bought meatballs keto? ›

Just about every store bought brand of frozen meatballs is going to contain breadcrumbs or sugar or something that isn't completely keto friendly. If you are just tracking net carbs it shouldn't be a problem. There are some brands of gluten free meatballs that are probably more keto friendly, like Rosina or Farm Rich.

Typically, meatballs contain bread or breadcrumbs as the main ingredient. This helps the balls maintain their shape. The presence of bread is a direct Keto violation, but all is not lost. I found that ground up pork rinds made for a great alternative to traditional bread or breadcrumbs.

If you're embarking on a ketogenic lifestyle, you should know that you actually can't eat a ton of meat on the keto diet. In fact, eating too much protein can kick you out of ketosis, so while meats are definitely okay in moderation on a keto diet, they shouldn't be its number one staple.

A typical serving of white spaghetti (2 cups) with 8 meatballs (6 ounces), sauce (3/4 cup) and Parmesan cheese (2 tablespoons), garlic bread, and iceberg lettuce salad has, on average, a whopping 1,495 calories, 70 fat grams, and more than a day's worth of sodium, yet it's shy in vitamins, minerals and other good ...

Blaze Pizza's Keto Pizza

The fast-casual chain's keto crust has just six grams of net carbs, swapping flour for ingredients like flax seeds, eggs, and cheese. "Pizza crusts are traditionally made mostly of flour, water and yeast," Blaze Pizza's executive chef, Brad Kent, told Business Insider.

Note: Some types of processed meats like ham, bacon, some deli meats, as well as some cured meats, may contain sugar or fillers which can pack on the carb count and render them non-Keto friendly.

"Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bu–" Wait! Drop the bun, and this McDonald's classic is perfectly keto-friendly at 6 grams of net carbs. Leave off the onions and Big Mac sauce to bring the carb count down to just 3 grams.

What not to do when making meatballs? ›

If you are making 1-ounce meatballs for a main course you should make 6 meatballs per person. If you have some big eaters at the party I suggest making 6-10 bite sized meatballs per person. As you can see, the number of meatballs you need depends on their size.

Green beans are one of my favorite sides to serve with meatballs! Some homemade meatballs with a side or roasted green beans is such a filling and delicious meal. You can even cook your meatballs and roast your green beans at the same time.

Foster Farms Cooked Frozen Italian Style Meatballs (1 serving) contains 5g total carbs, 5g net carbs, 8g fat, 16g protein, and 160 calories.

Minced meat itself isn't considered processed, but often store-bought burgers or meatballs are due to the extra ingredients included in them. Processed meat includes sausages, bacon, salami, ham, corned beef, hot dogs, and pretty much anything that comes in a tin.

There are carbs in meatballs. A traditional meatball made with breadcrumbs can have between 3 to 12 grams of carbs per meatball. If you are looking for low carb meatballs, try this keto meatball recipe. It is easy to make and great for meal prep.