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Italian meatballs with mozzarella cheese

Stovetop, baked, or microwavable meatballs to satisfy your love for Italian food!
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time15 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: low-carb
Price Range: $
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Protein: beef, poultry
Carbs per serving: ≤ 5
Microwave Friendly Recipe: True
Cost: $4 per serving

Equipment

  • 1 Stovetop Optional
  • 1 Microwave

Materials

  • 1 lb Ground beef, turkey, or chicken Can be frozen, thaw beforehand
  • 3/4 cup Shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 tsp salt Can find at Dollar Stores
  • 1/2 tbsp Dried Basil Can find at Dollar Stores
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder Can find at Dollar Stores
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Can find at Dollar Stores, an MCT2D Favorite
  • 1/2 tsp Ground black pepper Can find at Dollar Stores
  • 5 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
  • Salt and Pepper

Instructions

  • Place ground meat, parmesan cheese, egg, salt and spices in a bowl and blend thoroughly. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 oz (30 grams) each. It helps to keep your hands wet while forming the balls.

MICROWAVE INSTRUCTIONS

  • Put meatballs in a microwave safe baking dish.
  • Cover dish with plastic wrap and microwave at 70% power for 12 minutes.
  • To make
  • Uncover; add canned tomatoes, salt and pepper, extra seasonings (optional).
  • If you can, check internal temperature of a larger meatball and look for pinkness of meat. Internal temperature should be at least 165 F degrees. If it’s lower and you still see pinkness cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. If you don't have a thermometer, slice a meatball open and make sure all the pinkness is gone.
  • Add low-sugar tomato sauce and cheese and microwave at 70% power for 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted and sauce is warm

Nutrition

Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 39g