Description
These amazing keto turkey meatballs are tender and flavorful, cooked to perfection and smothered in a rich, creamy parmesan sauce. Perfect for a low-carb, high-fat diet, this recipe offers a delightful blend of savory herbs and garlic with the lusciousness of heavy cream and parmesan cheese, creating a comforting and satisfying meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic (minced or crushed)
- 2 teaspoons parsley (fresh, chopped)
Creamy Sauce
- 1 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated from the block)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to broil: Set your oven to the broil setting to prepare for finishing the meatballs with a quick browning.
- Mix meatball ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, egg, salt, black pepper, minced garlic, and chopped parsley. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Form meatballs: Lightly oil your hands to prevent sticking, then roll the meat mixture into meatballs about the size of a quarter, making approximately 15 meatballs.
- Brown meatballs: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
- Prepare creamy sauce: Remove the meatballs from the skillet and lower the heat. Pour in the heavy cream, add the parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and season with salt and black pepper. Stir the mixture continuously until the sauce thickens and the cheese melts smoothly.
- Coat meatballs and broil: Return the meatballs to the skillet, coating them with the creamy sauce. Place the skillet briefly under the oven broiler for 2-3 minutes to achieve a lovely golden browning on top.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle fresh parsley over the meatballs before serving to add a fresh herbaceous note and visual appeal.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan cheese for the best flavor and texture in the sauce.
- Be careful when broiling the meatballs as they can burn quickly; watch closely during the last step.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, ensure all spices and cheeses are free from additives containing gluten.
- Leftover meatballs are great served with steamed vegetables or a side salad for a complete keto meal.
