Description
Keto Meatball Eyeballs are the perfect spooky dish for Halloween gatherings or themed family dinners. These fun meatballs, crafted to resemble little eyeballs, combine juicy ground beef with gooey mozzarella cheese and a rich marinara sauce that will delight both kids and adults alike. With just 20 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients, this recipe fits seamlessly into your keto lifestyle while ensuring everyone at the table enjoys a delicious meal. Whether served on their own as a fun snack or paired with zucchini noodles for a complete dinner, these meatball eyeballs are sure to be the highlight of your culinary creations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Marinara Sauce
- 1 1/2 pounds Ground Beef
- 1 large Egg
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/2 cup Crushed Beef Rind Crumbs
- 2 tsp Minced Garlic
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 4 slices Mozzarella Cheese
- Sliced Black Olives
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, egg, parmesan cheese, crushed beef rind crumbs, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into evenly sized meatballs and place them in an air fryer tray or on a baking sheet.
- Cook in the air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for about 12-15 minutes or bake in the oven for the same duration until cooked through.
- Spread marinara sauce in a baking dish and arrange the cooked meatballs on top.
- Cut mozzarella slices into quarters and place one piece on each meatball.
- Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, then top each meatball with a sliced black olive.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg