Creamy Keto Meatballs and Slaw
I love this recipe for Sunday dinner. Keto-friendly comfort food is always at the top of my list! I make a big batch and set aside enough for lunch the next day. Delicious!
Ingredients
For Meatballs
- 1.5 lb ground pork
- 1.5 lb ground veal
- 1 Tbsp ground fennel seeds
- 2 Tbsp crushed fresh/dried garlic
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
For Sauce
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 Tbsp crushed fresh/dried garlic
- 1 tsp freshly crushed /dried chili
- 2 Tbsp freshly chopped parsley
- 2 Tbsp butter/olive/coconut oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
For Slaw
- 3 Tbsp Keto-friendly mayo (Hellman’s or Dukes)
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 cup finely sliced carrots
- zest of ½ an orange
- lime and zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp toasted fennel seeds
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Instructions
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Mix thoroughly together all the ingredients for the slaw. Adjust seasoning according to taste and set aside for at least 10 minutes.
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Combine all ingredients for the meatballs and form into golf ball sized rounds.
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In a hot deep skillet/pot throw in some oil and evenly brown the meatballs on all sides. Take out and set aside.
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In the same skillet/pot, melt the butter and sauté all ingredients for the sauce except for the cream and parsley until soft and translucent.
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Once the mixture is slightly mushy, add the cream and cook further for another 3-4 minutes.
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Add the reserved meatballs into the sauce and cook for 10 more minutes. Check for seasoning and finish with parsley.
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Assemble and enjoy.