Keto Meatballs Stuffed Mushrooms is a tasty low-carb appetizer that is ideal for anyone on a ketogenic or gluten-free diet. These meatballs are made from ground beef, almond flour, Parmesan cheese, and Italian spices and are filled in large mushroom caps. This dish is rich and loaded with savory flavors and has a pleasant texture. It is very easy and quick to make this dish, and it is perfect for hectic weeknights, meal prep, or party platters. This dish is filled with good fats and proteins and doesn’t ruin the keto diet without compromising the flavor. These Keto Meatballs Stuffed Mushrooms are so delicious and filling that we have this dish with fresh salad or even without anything.
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STATS:
- Serving size: 2 stuffed mushrooms
- Cook time: Twenty-five mints.
- Cuisine: American / Low-Carb
- Total time: Forty mints.
- Course: Appetizer / Snack / Main
- Diet: Keto, Low Carb, Gluten-Free
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Serving: Makes 12 stuffed mushrooms
- Prep time: Fifteen mints.
EQUIPMENT:
- Baking sheet
- Knife
- Parchment paper
- Chopping board
INGREDIENTS:
- 12 white or cremini mushrooms
- ½ lb. ground beef
- ¼ cup almond flour
- Quarter cup parmesan cheese
- One huge egg
- One Teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. onion powder
- Salt & pepper
- ¼ cup mozzarella
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
INGREDIENTS NOTES:
MUSHROOMS:
- We have to use large and firm mushrooms like white or cremini so that we can easily stuff the stuffing.
BEEF:
- We have to use the 80/20 ground beef to make the juicy meatballs or we would also utilize the pork or turkey as well.
ALMOND FLOUR:
- We have to use almond flour as the low-carb binder in place of breadcrumbs to make the keto-friendly dish.
PARMESAN CHEESE:
- Parmesan cheese is added to this dish and it helps to keep meatballs together and it also adds the umami flavor.
LARGE EGGS:
- We use the large eggs in this dish to keep the components by binding the ingredients.
HERBS:
- We add the oregano and basil herbs to the dish as it adds the traditional Italian flavor to the meatballs.
ONION & GARLIC SEASONING:
- We can add the onion & garlic seasoning to the dish as it prepares the dish more flavorful and delicious without the addition of additional carbs.
MOZZARELLA CHEESE:
- Mozzarella cheese is added to make this dish cheese-rich.
OLIVE OIL:
- Olive oil is used to roast the mushrooms and to also help to keep the mushrooms juicy.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTION:
- We can heat the oven at three-seventy-five degrees F.
- Then we can put parchment paper on a baking pan.
- We can cut the stems & clean the mushrooms then set aside the caps.
- Now we can add the meat, almond flour, onion seasoning, Parmesan, egg, seasoning, garlic seasoning, salt, and pepper powder and mix these components.
- We can make the 12 little meatballs with the mixture.
- Now we can add one meatball in one mushroom cap and put it in the tray.
- We can drizzle the olive oil on the mushrooms.
- Now we can put the mushrooms in the oven for twenty to twenty-five minutes or till the mushrooms get soft and the beef gets properly cooked.
- We can sprinkle the shredded cheese over the mushrooms in the last 5 minutes then serve warm.
SERVING IDEAS:
- We would serve this dish with keto marinara sauce.
- You would also sprinkle the parsley and basil leaves to make the dish bright & aromatic.
- We would have the crispy green salad along with these mushrooms for the filling meal.
- You would also have the cauliflower rice with the mushrooms to have them in the dinner.
- We would also serve these mushrooms in the tray as a party appetizer.
- We would also add some garlic butter to make this Keto Meatballs Stuffed Mushrooms richer.
TIPS:
- We don’t have to fill the mushrooms too much otherwise it will spill during the cooking.
- You could use the parchment paper to prevent the mushrooms from getting stuck.
- We would also sprinkle red flakes to make the spicy meatballs.
- You shouldn’t have to mix the meatballs too much otherwise they won’t remain juicy.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- We would put the remaining dish in an airtight container and preserve the dish for 3 days.
FREEZER:
- We would preserve this dish for 2 months.
FAQs:
Is this dish low in carbs?
- This dish is low in carbs and it just comprised of 2g net carbs and 14g proteins are present per portion of this dish.
Can I add a different variety of meat to this dish?
- We can add chicken, sausages, or turkey to this dish to make the taste different.
Will I bake these mushrooms in air fryer?
- We can make this dish in the air fryer and cook this dish at three-fifty degrees F for 15 minutes.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 180 kcal
Total carbs: 3g
Fiber: 1g
Net carbs: 2g
Protein: 14g
Fat: 12g
Sodium: 280mg
Potassium: 320mg
Calcium: 80mg
Iron: 1.4mg
Vitamin A: 120IU
Serving size: 2 mushrooms
