Ingredients

• 1 ½ pound ground meat
• 1 large egg
• ⅓ cup finely diced onion
• ¼ cup almond flour
• ¼ cup finely grated fresh parmesan
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

• Marinara sauce, for serving

Instructions

1. Prepare the mixture
   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
   In a medium bowl, add the ground meat, egg, onion, almond flour, parmesan, parsley, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Gently combine everything with your hands until evenly mixed, being careful not to overwork the meat.
2. Shape the meatballs
   Scoop out 1 ½ tablespoons of the mixture (a medium cookie scoop works well). Roll between your palms to form round meatballs. You should end up with about 30 meatballs.
3. Bake
   Arrange the meatballs evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 to 23 minutes, until they are lightly browned and cooked through.
   For deeper browning, switch on the broiler during the final 2 to 3 minutes of cooking.
4. Serve
   Enjoy the meatballs as-is or toss them in warm marinara sauce. If using sauce, heat it gently on the stovetop before adding the meatballs. Finish with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley, if desired.

• Some fat will release during baking. You can spoon it off before serving, or place the meatballs on a rack set over the baking sheet so the fat drips away as they cook.