Meatballs Keto-Friendly or AIP-Friendly

Instead of using gluten breading in your meatballs substitute some mozzarella cheese (keto). Or use cassava flour for AIP.

Keto Friendly Gluten Free Meatballs

Ingredients

Meatball (recipe will use two pans and be about 15 meatballs, I like leftovers so I make a big batch). Cut the recipe in half if you prefer less.

• 1 pound of ground beef

• 1 pound of ground lamb

• 1 cup of shredded mozzarella Keto (or AIP replace and add 1/2 cup cassava flours)

• 1/2 cup of chopped parsley

• 2 eggs beaten

• 2 garlic cloves minced

• 1 teaspoon pepper

Sauce

• 1 medium yellow onion chopped

• 2 tablespoons of oregano

• 1 tablespoon of garlic powder (optional)

• 2 garlic cloves minced

• 1 can 28 ounces of whole peeled tomatoes - CENTO San Marzano is my favorite (for AIP substitute Nomato Sauce.

Garnish options

1/4 cup of chopped parsley, additional cheese and/or dried red pepper flakes to add spice!

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, mix your meatball ingredients and mix with your hands.

2. Create 1.5-inch meatballs

3. In a large saute pan heat some olive oil, saute meatballs for about 4 minutes on each side, they will still be half cooked, set aside on a plate with a paper towel to soak up some oil

4. In the same pan, add garlic, onions, and garlic powder, stir and cook 2-3 minutes, add tomatoes and oregano

5. Add back the meatballs and simmer for 15 minutes

6. Serve on a bed of arugula or cauliflower rice or cauliflower pasta

7. Garnish more chopped parsley, add some more cheese if you like.

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