Keto Spanish Lamb Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs Ground lamb
• 1/4 cup Almond flour
• 1 large Egg
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 28 oz can Diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1/2 cup Chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine the 1.5 lbs ground lamb, 1/4 cup almond flour, 1 large egg, 3 cloves garlic (minced), 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped), 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix everything together with your hands until just combined; do not overmix.
2. 2Roll the lamb mixture into small meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. You should have about 16-20 meatballs.
3. 3Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet (at least 12 inches) over medium-high heat, about 400°F (200°C).
4. 4Carefully place the meatballs into the hot skillet in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Cook for 5-7 minutes, turning them occasionally, until they are browned on all sides. Remove the browned meatballs from the skillet and set them aside on a plate.
5. 5Add the 1 medium onion (finely chopped) to the same skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onion is softened and translucent. If the pan seems dry, you can add a tiny bit more olive oil, but usually the lamb fat is enough.
6. 6Stir in the 28 oz can diced tomatoes, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring to combine everything.
7. 7Return the browned meatballs to the skillet with the tomato sauce. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the meatballs simmer gently for 20-25 minutes. The meatballs are done when they are cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly. You can check by carefully removing one meatball and cutting it in half to ensure there is no pink inside.
8. 8Serve the Keto Spanish Lamb Meatballs hot, spooning the tomato sauce over them.

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