Keto Diet
Quick and Easy Kung Pao Meatballs
yield: 4
prep time: 5 MINUTES
cook time: 20 MINUTES
additional time: 5 MINUTES
total time: 30 MINUTES
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1/2 cup pork rind panko (or breadcrumbs if not keto)
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons chili garlic paste
For the Kung Pao Sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar monkfruit (or regular if not keto)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons chili garlic paste
To Thicken The Sauce
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum OR 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup cold water*
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- To make the meatballs combine the ground pork, pork rind panko, egg and chili garlic paste.
- Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking oil and using your hands roll the meatballs into golf ball size balls. Place them evenly spaced on the cooking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs at 400 degrees for 16-20 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees. One thing to note is if you make your meatballs larger your cooking time will increase.
- The final step is to make the sauce. Heat a large skillet to medium heat and combine all of the ingredients except the water and xanthan gum or cornstarch. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally so the brown sugar dissolves.
- When the mixture is simmering mix the thickening agent and water in a small bowl and slowly pour into the sauce, stirring as you pour. The sauce will almost immediately begin to thicken.
- Add the meatballs and stir to coat. Reduce the heat to low and let the flavors meld for 5 minutes. If your sauce becomes too thick that is okay, just stir in a little more water as needed.
- Lastly, top with chopped peanuts, green onions and thinly sliced red peppers
Notes
*If your sauce is too thick simply stir in additional water until it reaches the consistancy you desire.
This recipe makes 28 golf ball sized meatballs.
Nutrition Information:
YIELD: 4 SERVING SIZE: 1/4 of recipe (nutrition calculated with keto options)
Amount Per Serving: CALORIES: 400TOTAL FAT: 31gSATURATED FAT: 10gTRANS FAT: 0gUNSATURATED FAT: 19gCHOLESTEROL: 88.5mgSODIUM: 595mgCARBOHYDRATES: 3.4gNET CARBOHYDRATES: 2.7gFIBER: 0.7gSUGAR: 1.2gPROTEIN: 34g