KETO EGG FILLED MEATBALLS
Yield: 3 meatballs
Calories: 765kcal
Materials
For the meatballs
- 3 eggs
- 1 kg ground beef
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
For the tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 onion cut in pieces
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 red bell pepper cut in pieces
- 2 cans chopped tomatoes
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon paprika powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Boil the eggs in hot water for 5 minutes.
- In the meantime season the beef with the listed spices.
- When the eggs are done, peel them and set them aside. Preheat the oven at 190 C/ 375 F.
- Take 1/3 of the seasoned ground beef, shape it into a ball and flatten it out by pressing it onto a flat surface. Lift up the flattened ground beef and wrap the egg with the beef. Shape it until the egg is fully covered.
- Roll the balls into the parmesan cheese on a plate so the surface of the meatball is covered.
- In a large pan, melt some butter over medium to high heat, and cook the meatballs until the outside starts to brown.
- Place the meatballs in a baking dish, and bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
- In the meantime, prepare the tomato sauce: In a large pot, melt the coconut oil on medium to high heat. Saute the onion, garlic, and bell pepper and stir.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, salt, pepper, ground cumin, paprika powder, and dried oregano. Stir, lower the heat and let simmer.
- Carefully cut the meatballs in half and serve with the tomato sauce and your favorite vegetables.
Nutrition
Serving: 1meatball | Fiber: 2g | Calories: 765kcal | Fat: 45g | Protein: 78g | Carbohydrates: 10g