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Keto Kotlety Mielone (Polish Meatballs) with Cabbage recipe by Safe Plated

Keto Kotlety Mielone (Polish Meatballs) with Cabbage

Dairy-free keto version of Polish meatballs served with sauteed cabbage. Almond flour replaces breadcrumbs for binding and maintaining a low-carb count.

20m prep + 30m cook4 servings
Contains eggContains nutsDAIRY-free
450 cal|32g protein|12g carbs|30g fat|4g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground pork
  • 1/2 cup Almond flour
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1/2 medium Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 medium head Cabbage
  • 4 slices Bacon
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1In a large bowl, combine the 1 lb ground pork, 1/2 cup almond flour, 1 large egg, 1/2 medium onion (finely minced), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix everything together with your hands until just combined. Roll the mixture into 8 equal-sized meatballs.
  2. 2Place a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat (400°F / 200°C). Add the 2 tbsp olive oil to the hot skillet. Carefully place the 8 meatballs into the skillet and brown them on all sides, about 5-7 minutes total. Do not cook them through at this stage.
  3. 3Remove the browned meatballs from the skillet and place them on a plate. Set them aside for now.
  4. 4In the same 12-inch skillet, add the 4 slices of bacon. Cook the bacon over medium heat (350°F / 175°C) until it is crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the crispy bacon from the skillet and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Leave the bacon fat in the skillet.
  5. 5Add the 1/2 medium head of cabbage (shredded) to the skillet with the bacon fat. Sauté the cabbage over medium heat (350°F / 175°C) for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it has softened.
  6. 6Return the 8 meatballs to the skillet with the sautéed cabbage. Reduce the heat to medium-low (300°F / 150°C). Cover the skillet and let the meatballs cook through with the cabbage for 10 minutes. The meatballs are cooked through when they are firm to the touch and no longer pink inside.
  7. 7Serve the Keto Kotlety Mielone with the sautéed cabbage immediately. You can crumble the crispy bacon over the top if desired.

Substitutions

BreadcrumbsAlmond flour

Low-carb alternative

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