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Meatball Casserole Recipe (Easy and Low Carb)

This easy meatball casserole has over 1,000 5-star reviews on Pinterest!
The meatballs are specifically designed to be low carb, juicy, and delicious, making this tasty enough for a guilt-free family dinner that even the kids will approve.
Course Beef
Cuisine Low Carb
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 475kcal
Author Sarah Penrod

Ingredients

Meatball Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1/2 c. parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 c. mozzarella
  • 1/2 c. cream
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 c. grated white onion
  • 3 garlic cloves pressed through a garlic press
  • 1 dash salt and pepper garlic powder, onion powder

Additional Ingredients To Top The Meatballs:

  • Fresh basil or other italian herbs for garnishing
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese to top the meatballs
  • 1 jar Rao's brand low carb pizza sauce or homemade marinara
  • 3/4 c. ricotta cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

For the meatballs

  • In a large mixing bowl combine all of the meatball ingredients. Mix the raw meat gently with clean hands, folding in the other ingredients gently. Folding gently creates tender meatballs that are not compacted.
  • Using a 2-3 oz. scoop, scoop out meatballs, roll in your hands, and place on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet, sprayed with cooking spray.
  • There should be about 24 meatballs. Sprinkle the meatballs with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes. You want some browning on the outside, but the meatballs will be cooked again momentarily. Transfer the meatballs to a glass baking dish or a large cast-iron skillet.
  • Pour the entire jar of pizza sauce on the meatballs and spoon ricotta cheese all over it. Sprinkle with extra parmesan if desired. Bake meatball casserole at 400 for 15 minutes and then broil for 1-2 minutes to create the browned top.
  • Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh basil. Serve these juicy meatballs hot.

Notes

For a really easy meal, store-bought meatballs from the freezer area are a clear winner!

Nutrition

Serving: 3meatballs with sauce | Calories: 475kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 161mg | Sodium: 322mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g