Juicy homemade meatballs baked with tomato sauce and topped with a layer of mozzarella, this Baked Meatballs Casserole is a super easy family dinner that everyone will enjoy. Even better, it’s a freezer friendly meal and works as a meal prep as well.
Ingredients
- ½ cup red onion – chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb extra-lean ground beef*
- ¼ cup seasoned keto breadcrumbs – or you can use almond flour
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup parsley – finely chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried basil
- Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 ½ cup Mozzarella cheese – for topping
- 1 tsp parsley – fresh chopped
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and butter a casserole pan. Set aside.
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In a medium skillet, add olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté for about 5 minutes.
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Meanwhile, combine ground beef, keto breadcrumbs, parmesan, parsley, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, salt and black pepper in a large salad bowl. Then, add the sauteed onions and mix everything well to combine.
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Use a small cookie scoop to form the meatballs all the same size. Place the meatballs in the prepared casserole dish.
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Bake them for 15 to 20 minutes or until fully cooked. Remove the meatballs casserole from the oven and drain the grease.
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Top with the tomato sauce and shredded cheese.
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Place the meatballs casserole back in the oven. Bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese has fully melted.
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Meal-Prep: Place an even amount of meatballs, any veggies of your preference, and mashed cauliflower into 5 glass containers. Cover with the lid, and place in the fridge for up 5 days. Heat in the microwave for about 1½ – 2 minutes. The time depends on the power of your microwave.
