A delicious low carb meatball recipe, this Stroganoff Keto Meatballs consists of flavorful, tender meatballs and creamy, luscious sauce. It’s perfect for a keto family supper or your weekly meal prep session.

Low-Carb Meatballs Recipe

Growing up, the only stroganoff I was familiar with was the kind that came out of a Hamburger Helper box.

And while I remember that ish as being delicious, it was definitely high in sodium, carbs, and lots of additives that I avoid serving to my family today.

I have been playing around recently with making a homemade stroganoff that is super flavorful, reheats well – and is healthy enough that I’d feel good serving it to my family, and today I’m sharing with you our favorite iteration of that recipe: a Keto Stroganoff Meatballs!

Traditionally, stroganoff is made with beef strips and the first few times I made this recipe, that’s what I used too.

But homemade meatballs are a much better choice to serve with that luscious stroganoff sauce. I find the texture a lot nicer when paired with mushrooms, but the meatballs also have the added benefit of being able to soak up extra gravy when cut open, trapping the gravy in all those nooks that simply don’t exist on a beef strip.

Plus, I find that kids enjoy the texture of meatballs a lot more than then enjoy beef strips, and it can be hard to cook or reheat beef strips without them getting tough.

To keep this recipe low-carb, I served it on a bed of riced cauliflower, but spaghetti squash, sauteed cabbage, spiralized veggies, etc, would all make delicious side dishes for this low-carb stroganoff. If it’s just not stroganoff without egg noodles for you, check out Low Carb Yum’s low-carb egg noodles replacement for the perfect swap.

This low-carb stroganoff works out to 7g net carbs per serving, about 8 meatballs.

This recipe makes a generous skillet full of keto meatballs (about 30-40 depending on how big you make your meatballs), but you can easily double the recipe and save half for planover lunches. The meatballs can be frozen without any loss of quality, either just after rolling or after browning.

Sometimes, I find that leftovers aren’t as great as the original dish – but that is not the case with this recipe. I found the meatballs just as tender and the sauce just as thick and delicious after reheating. (However, I’m not a fan of reheated cauliflower rice..)

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Keto-Friendly Comfort Food. This recipe transforms traditional high-carb stroganoff into a low-carb delight with tender meatballs that soak up the luscious sour cream sauce, ideal for keto dieters craving familiar flavors.​

Meal Prep Perfection. The meatballs freeze beautifully either raw or browned, and leftovers taste just as good reheated, making it a busy food blogger’s dream for weekly planning without quality loss.​

Kid-Pleasing Texture. Meatballs offer a fun, soft bite that children prefer over tough beef strips, while nooks and crannies trap extra gravy for maximum flavor in every serving

Satisfy your cravings with tender Stroganoff Keto Meatballs featuring juicy ground beef and sausage in a creamy mushroom gravy, delivering classic comfort at just 7g net carbs per serving. Perfect for quick keto family dinners or meal prep that reheats flawlessly, this low-carb twist on beef stroganoff elevates weeknight meals with rich flavors and freezer-friendly convenience.

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Low Carb Meatballs Recipe

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For the meatballs:

• Ground beef – forms the hearty base of the meatballs, providing rich beefy flavor and moisture; opt for 80/20 lean-to-fat ratio to ensure tenderness without greasiness.
• Ground sausage – adds savory, spiced depth to the meatballs for authentic stroganoff taste; choose mild Italian pork sausage for balanced seasoning that complements the sauce.
• Egg – binds the meatball mixture together, preventing crumbling during cooking.
• Mayonnaise – keeps meatballs moist and tender with healthy fats; full-fat varieties work best to mimic traditional binders while staying keto-compliant.
• Ground pork rinds – serves as the low-carb breadcrumb substitute for structure and crunch.
• Parmesan cheese – boosts umami and helps bind meatballs with nutty sharpness.
• Salt and pepper
• Butter
• Oil

For the sauce:

• Onions, diced – caramelize to build sweet, savory foundation for the sauce; use yellow onions for their balanced sweetness that enhances without overpowering.
• Mushrooms, sliced – provide earthy texture and thicken the sauce naturally; select cremini for deeper flavor or white buttons for milder taste in this classic pairing.
• Garlic cloves, sliced – infuses aromatic punch to the sauce; slice fresh cloves thinly to release oils evenly without burning during quick sauté.
• Beef broth – creates the savory liquid base for gravy; choose low-sodium, high-quality bone broth for richer taste and better thickening.
• Sour cream – delivers creamy tang essential to stroganoff; full-fat Greek yogurt alternative works if choosing thicker, higher-protein option
• Dijon mustard – adds sharp, emulsifying brightness to cut richness; smooth Dijon blends seamlessly, but whole-grain offers subtle texture variation.
• Worcestershire sauce – provides deep umami and tang; low-sugar versions ensure keto purity while amplifying beef flavors.
• Salt and pepper
• Parsley, optional garnish
• Arrowroot powder, optional for thickening

Tip: the meatballs can be frozen after rolling or browning. To make this recipe dairy-free, leave out the Parmesan cheese in the meatballs (you can use some nutritional yeast in it’s place) and swap out the sour cream with some plain, non-dairy yogurt.

Easy Subs and Variations

• Swap ground pork rinds for almond flour in meatballs for a nuttier binder if avoiding pork.​
• Use coconut cream plus apple cider vinegar instead of sour cream for dairy-free sauce.​
• Replace Parmesan with nutritional yeast for dairy-free meatballs.​
• Double the mushrooms and skip arrowroot for naturally thicker, veggie-packed gravy.

How to Make Stroganoff Keto Meatballs

Heat your oil and butter in a skillet over medium high heat.

Place pork rinds in a high-powered smoothie blender and blitz until they resemble a fine crumb.

In a small bowl, combine the beef, sausage, egg, mayonnaise, pork rinds, parmesan, and salt and pepper.

Form into 1 to 2 Tablespoon large meatballs.

Cook meatballs in the pre-heated oil and butter.

It will take about 8-10 minutes to cook the meatballs, so I use this time to measure out my other ingredients and chop the vegetables.

Once the meatballs are cooked, remove from the pan and set aside.

Add the onions to the skillet and cook until browned all over, turning every 2 minutes.

Cook the onions until translucent, then add the garlic and mushrooms. Cook for 2 minutes, then add the beef broth.

Stir in the sour cream and dijon mustard, and Worchestershire sauce to taste.

Add the meatballs back in and allow the sauce to cook and thicken, 3-5 minutes. If you want the sauce thicker, remove 1/2 cup of the sauce and whisk a Tablespoon of arrowroot powder to that sauce, then stir back into the skillet.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Garnish with parsley.

Success Tips

• Brown meatballs fully before sauting veggies to lock in juices and build fond for flavorful sauce.​
• Chop onions, garlic, and mushrooms while meatballs cook to streamline the 30-minute process.​
• Whisk arrowroot into reserved sauce off-heat before returning to pan to avoid lumps and ensure glossy thickness.

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Yield: 40 meatballs

Stroganoff Keto Meatballs

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Satisfy your cravings with tender Stroganoff Keto Meatballs featuring juicy ground beef and sausage in a creamy mushroom gravy, delivering classic comfort at just 7g net carbs per serving. Perfect for quick keto family dinners or meal prep that reheats flawlessly, this low-carb twist on beef stroganoff elevates weeknight meals with rich flavors and freezer-friendly convenience.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

For the meatballs:

• 1lb ground beef
• 1lb ground sausage
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup ground pork rinds, or more as needed
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 Tablespoon butter
• 1 Tablespoon oil

For the sauce:

• 2 medium onions, diced
• 1 lb mushrooms, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 Tablespoon dijon mustard
• Worcestershire sauce, to taste
• Salt and pepper
• Parsley, optional garnish
• 1 Tablespoon arrowroot powder, optional for thickening

Instructions

1. Heat your oil and butter in a skillet over medium high heat.
2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the beef, sausage, egg, mayonnaise, pork rinds, parmesan, and salt and pepper.
3. Form into 1 to 2 Tablespoon large meatballs.
4. It will take about 8-10 minutes to cook the meatballs, so I use this time to measure out my other ingredients and chop the vegetables.
5. Once the meatballs are cooked, remove from the pan and set aside.
6. Add the onions to the skillet and cook until browned all over, turning every 2 minutes.
7. Cook the onions until translucent, then add the garlic and mushrooms. Cook for 2 minutes, then add the beef broth.
8. Stir in the sour cream and dijon mustard, and Worchestershire sauce to taste.
9. Add the meatballs back in and allow the sauce to cook and thicken, 3-5 minutes. If you want the sauce thicker, remove 1/2 cup of the sauce and whisk a Tablespoon of arrowroot powder to that sauce, then stir back into the skillet.
10. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
11. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

Kitchen Tools You May Find Helpful

• Measuring cups and spoons
• Large bowl
• Plate or casserole dish
• Skillet
• Sharp kitchen knife
• Cutting board
• Wooden spoon

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6-8

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 510Total Fat: 39gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 144mgSodium: 956mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gProtein: 31g

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