When you combine beef, pork, and veal, something special happens.
You get that deep, old-school Italian flavor — tender from the veal, savory from the beef, and rich from the pork.
These Keto Meatloaf-Blend Meatballs are everything you want in a cozy meal, but without the breadcrumbs or guilt.
They’re crisped on the outside, soft inside, and finished in the oven for that perfect bite. Pair them with your favorite low-sugar marinara, zucchini noodles, or just a sprinkle of Parm and fresh parsley.
Juicy, rich, and unbelievably low-carb — the perfect comfort food.
Why You’ll Love Them
Big flavor, tiny carbs. Only 0.4 g net carbs per meatball.
The perfect meatloaf mix. Beef for depth, pork for richness, veal for tenderness.
No breadcrumbs needed. Pork panko keeps them keto, light, and crisp.
Meal-prep friendly. Bake once, reheat beautifully all week.
Ingredients
Makes 22 (2 oz) meatballs
- Oil or tallow of choice for frying
- 1 lb 80/20 ground beef
- ½ lb ground pork
- ½ lb ground veal
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup pork panko
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 8 g garlic (about 3 cloves, finely chopped)
- 8.8 g chopped red onion
- ¼ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley (+ extra for garnish)
- 2 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried basil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C).
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix gently — don’t overwork the meat.
- Form into 22 meatballs (about 2 oz each).
- Heat oil or tallow in a skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides.
- Transfer browned meatballs to a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes until cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan.
Serve immediately or store for meal prep throughout the week.
💡 Wilder’s Tips
- Use a cookie scoop for even-sized meatballs.
- Brown in batches so the pan stays hot and they don’t steam.
- Want extra richness? Fry in beef tallow instead of olive oil.
- Freeze cooked meatballs for up to 2 months — they reheat beautifully.
Nutrition (per meatball)
Calories 173 | Fat 12.4 g | Carbs 0.5 g | Fiber 0.1 g | Net Carbs 0.4 g | Protein 14.2 g
Final Thoughts
This is keto comfort food at its finest — hearty, juicy, and endlessly versatile.
They’re the kind of meatballs you can serve to anyone and hear, “No way this is keto.”
Serve them with a simple tomato sauce or pile them high over zucchini noodles.
Either way, they’re a Wilder-approved classic.
