Keto Kung Pao Meatballs is a tasty and low-carb dish. These meatballs are baked perfectly, and they are juicy and succulent. It is made with ground chicken or pork, which is mixed with the keto and sugar-free Kung Pao sauce. These meatballs are seasoned with flavored with coconut aminos, ginger, sesame oil, & garlic and have lots of umami flavor in every bite. We can add the chili garlic sauce to make this spicy for the spice lovers, and we can also thicken the sauce with the xanthan gum. These meatballs also contain green onions and roasted peanuts for the additional crunch and flavor without the additional carbs. We can have these Keto Kung Pao Meatballs with the keto-friendly rice, keto noodles, or roasted keto vegetables.
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STATS:
- Cook Time: Twenty mints.
- Total Time: Thirty-five mints.
- Cuisine: Chinese-American Fusion
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Course: Main
- Diet: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free
- Prep Time: Fifteen mints.
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Servings: 4
EQUIPMENT:
- Baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Large bowl
- Spatula
- Whisk
- Small saucepan
- Knife
- Chopping board
INGREDIENTS:
TO MAKE THE MEATBALLS:
- 1 lb. ground pork
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup almond flour
- 2 tbsp. coconut aminos
- 1 tsp. sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ tsp. ginger
- Salt and pepper
TO MAKE THE SAUCE:
- ¼ cup coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp. rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp. sugar-free sweetener
- 1 tbsp. chili garlic sauce or Sriracha
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tsp. xanthan gum
- 1 tsp. sesame oil
- ¼ cup peanuts or almonds
- 2 tbsp. Chopped green onions
INGREDIENTS NOTES:
GROUND MEAT:
- We have to use ground chicken or pork to make the moist and tasty meatballs as pork makes the meatballs more indulgent and chicken is leaner.
ALMOND FLOUR:
- We can use the almond flour as the binding agent in the meatballs as a substitute for the additional carbs.
COCONUT AMINOS:
- Coconut aminos is a low-sodium, low-carb, gluten-free substitute of soy sauce and it is good for keto and provides the umami taste.
XANTHAN GUM:
- We use the xanthan gum to thicken the consistency of the sauce without the additional carbs and we have to use the xanthan gum in small quantities as the lumps will form.
CHILI GARLIC SAUCE:
- Chili garlic sauce is added to make the sauce more spicy and indulgent and we can adjust the quantity as we like.
SWEETENER:
- We can sweeten the sauce with a keto sweetener like Erythritol or monk fruit to make the dish keto.
TOASTED SESAME OIL:
- We have to use the toasted sesame oil for the nutty taste and to provide the authentic Asian flavor in the meatballs.
PEANUTS:
- We can add the peanuts in these meatballs in small amounts to make the meatballs crunchy and we can also add the crushed nuts as a substitute for the peanuts.
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INSTRUCTION:
- We can on the oven at 400°F.
- Put the paper on a dish.
- We can add the egg, ginger, almond flour, coconut aminos, ground beef, sesame oil, garlic, salt, & black to the dish.
- Stir just until incorporated.
- Now make the 16 balls and transfer the balls in the dish.
- Then we can put these in the oven for eighteen to twenty minutes or they get nicely brown.
- We can add the vinegar, coconut aminos, sweetener, chili garlic sauce, water, & sesame oil to the small pan and mix with the whisk.
- When it has simmered then we can add the xanthan gum to the sauce and whisk it properly till it gets thickened.
- Now we can add the cooked meatballs in the sauce and coat these meatballs in the sauce.
- We can garnish this Keto Kung Pao Meatballs with green onions and peanuts and serve warm.
TIPS:
- We would also sear the meatballs in the pan to make the meatballs crispy.
- You could also add the additional flakes or cayenne pepper to prepare the spicy meatballs.
- We would also utilize ground beef or turkey can be used in its place to make these meatballs.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- We would put the leftover meatballs in an airtight container and store these meatballs for 4 days.
FREEZER:
- We can preserve the meatballs and the sauce in a separate dish and keep the meatballs for 2 months.
FAQs:
Will we make the non-dairy Kung pao meatballs?
- These Kung pao meatballs are naturally dairy-free as it doesn’t contain any cheese, butter, or cream.
Are these Kung pao meatballs low in carbs?
- These Kung pao meatballs are low in carbs and they just comprised of 4g net carbs and 25g proteins in a single serving of these meatballs.
What we can have with these Kung pao meatballs?
- We could have zucchini noodles, sautéed Bok Choy, and cauliflower rice with these Kung pao meatballs.
Will we store these Kung pao meatballs?
- We should put these Kung pao meatballs and the sauce in separate containers and preserve these meatballs for 4 days in the fridge and 2 months in the freezer.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Fiber: 2g
Total Carbs: 6g
Fat: 22g
Calories: 320 kcal
Sodium: 520mg
Net Carbs: 4g
Potassium: 450mg
Calcium: 40mg
Iron: 1.5mg
Protein: 25g
Vitamin A: 120 IU