Keto Omaha

Who says you can’t enjoy a hearty, cheesy meatball sub on keto? This Keto Meatball Sub features juicy, Italian-seasoned meatballs, rich marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese, all tucked into a low-carb chaffle bun or cheese crisps instead of a sub roll!

Ingredients (Serves 2)

🍖 For the Keto Meatballs:

• ½ lb ground beef (or a mix of beef & pork)

• 1 egg

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 2 tablespoons almond flour

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

🍅 For the Keto Marinara Sauce:

• ½ cup sugar-free marinara (Rao’s or homemade)

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon dried oregano

• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)

🧀 For the Cheese Topping:

• ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

🥖 For the Keto “Bread” Alternative (Choose One!):

1️⃣ Chaffle Bun (Makes 2 Chaffles):

• 1 egg

• ½ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese

• 1 tablespoon almond flour

• ½ teaspoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

2️⃣ Cheese Crisps as “Bread”:

• ½ cup shredded mozzarella or Parmesan (baked until crispy)

3️⃣ Lettuce Wrap Option:

• 2 large butter lettuce leaves

Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Keto Meatballs:

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

• In a bowl, mix ground beef, egg, Parmesan, almond flour, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.

• Form into 6 small meatballs and place on a lined baking sheet.

• Bake for 15-18 minutes until browned and cooked through.

2️⃣ Prepare the Keto Marinara Sauce:

• In a saucepan, warm sugar-free marinara sauce over low heat.

• Stir in garlic powder, oregano, and red pepper flakes.

• Simmer for 3-4 minutes.

3️⃣ Make the Keto “Bread” Alternative:

(If using chaffles as buns)

• Preheat a mini waffle maker.

• In a small bowl, whisk together egg, shredded cheese, almond flour, baking powder, and garlic powder.

• Pour half the batter into the waffle maker and cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.

• Repeat to make a second chaffle.

💡 Other Options:

✔️ Use cheese crisps instead of chaffles for a crunchier sub.

✔️ Go bun-free and serve as a lettuce wrap!

4️⃣ Assemble the Meatball Sub:

• Place 3 meatballs on each chaffle (or lettuce wrap/cheese crisp).

• Spoon warm marinara sauce over the top.

• Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

• Place under the broiler for 2 minutes to melt the cheese.

5️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!

• Eat as an open-faced sub or stack the second chaffle on top for a full sandwich!

🔥 Pro Tip: Serve with a side of zucchini fries or a simple Caesar salad!

Nutrition Info (Per Serving – 1 Meatball Sub with Chaffle Bun)

• Calories: ~510

• Protein: ~45g

• Fat: ~38g

• Net Carbs: ~5g