Looking for a mouthwatering meal that won't break your low-carb routine? You've hit the jackpot with this Keto Asian Meatballs recipe! We're talking about a low-carb, gluten-free noodle bowl packed with delicious morsels and a savory BBQ sauce. It's one of our favorite recipes, and we bet it will also become your favorite as well!
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- Preparation and cooking overview
- Chef's note
- π Ingredients for keto Asian meatballs recipe
- Ingredient substitutions
- Additional ingredients
- Cooking tools required
- Tool substitutes list
- How to make Keto Asian Meatballs: step-by-step guide
- Cooking methods
- Preparation steps
- CookingΒ steps
- What to serve with low-carb Asian meatballs?
- How to make it healthier?
- Time-saving tips
- What can I prepare ahead of time?
- Storage and reheating instructions
- Frequently asked questions
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Preparation and cooking overview
First, mix the ground meat with chopped mushrooms and aromatics and shape them into meatballs. Fry them in a hot skillet and simmer them in a tangy Asian-inspired BBQ sauce and snow peas. Serve over a bowl of shirataki noodles, and voilΓ‘! Everything will be ready to savor in 30 swift minutes.
Chef's note
Want to add an extra flair of flavor to this recipe? Use zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash instead of shirataki noodles. And if you want an authentic Asian twist, sprinkle some sesame seeds atop to garnish the dish.
π Ingredients for keto Asian meatballs recipe
To prepare this delicious keto meatballs and noodles, you will need the following ingredients:
π§ Meatballs
π₯’ BBQ sauce
π Other
Ingredient substitutions
See something that you would rather skip in the ingredient list? Consider these keto-friendly alternatives:
Additional ingredients
Feel free to add these optional ingredients to your dish, making your Asian dish even more delicious!
Cooking tools required
To make this Keto Meatballs recipe, you will need the following kitchen tools:
Tool substitutes list
How to make Keto Asian Meatballs: step-by-step guide
Cooking methods
Preparation steps
- Gather and measure all the ingredients for the recipe.
- Wash the veggies with cold tap water.
- Mince shiitake mushrooms, fresh cilantro leaves, green onions, and garlic cloves.
- Grate a tablespoon of fresh ginger.
Cooking steps
- Combine ground meat, minced mushrooms, cilantro, green onions, and garlic in a large bowl. Toss in tamari, fish sauce, salt, and red pepper flakes. Then, roll the mixture into 16 meatballs.
- Whisk the BBQ sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
- Prepare the noodles according to package directions, and set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons sesame oil in a large 10.5β³ skillet.
- Once hot, add the meatballs in a single layer. Sear 2-3 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add the snow peas to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until they start to wilt. Nestle the meatballs back into the skillet and pour the BBQ sauce over the meatballs. Cover and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Remove the cover and allow the sauce to continue cooking until reduced by half and thick.
- Serve the meatballs and gravy atop the miracle noodles, and enjoy!

Chef's pro tip
Refrain from overmixing the meatball mixture. When you overwork the meat, the meatballs become tough and chewy rather than tender and juicy. So, mix the ingredients until they're just combined, and enjoy a flavorful meal.
What to serve with low-carb Asian meatballs?
You can serve the keto BBQ meatballs with the shirataki noodles alone or pair them with some side dishes for a comforting meal:
How to make it healthier?
Time-saving tips
What can I prepare ahead of time?

Storage and reheating instructions
Storage instructions
Best reheating practices
Recipe wrap-up conclusion
All in all, this Keto Asian Meatballs recipe is a low-carb delicacy perfect for a keto diet. Served with shirataki noodles and crisp snow peas, this dish makes the perfect weeknight dinner or impressive party appetizer. And it's easy and quick to make. You can have a hearty dinner ready at your dining table within half an hour.
So what are you waiting for? Gather the ingredients and try this recipe. Let the combo of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors spice up your low-carb lifestyle. Happy cooking!
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Frequently asked questions
π Recipe

Keto Asian BBQ Meatball Noodle Bowl
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 pound ground meat chicken or turkey
- ΒΌ cup minced shiitake mushrooms
- ΒΌ cup minced cilantro
- 2 green onions minced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon tamari
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- Β½ teaspoon salt
- Β½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
BBQ Sauce
- ΒΌ cup tamari
- ΒΌ cup rice wine vinegar
- ΒΌ cup granulated Swerve
- 3 tablespoons Sriracha
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic minced
Other
- 2 packages shirataki noodles miracle noodles
- 8 ounces snow peas
Instructions
- Combine ground meat, minced mushrooms, cilantro, green onions, and garlic in a large bowl. Toss in tamari, fish sauce, salt, and red pepper flakes. Then, roll the mixture into 16 meatballs.
- Whisk the BBQ sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
- Prepare the noodles according to package directions, and set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons sesame oil in a large 10.5β³ skillet.
- Once hot, add the meatballs in a single layer. Sear 2-3 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add the snow peas to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until they start to wilt. Nestle the meatballs back into the skillet and pour the BBQ sauce over the meatballs. Cover and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Remove the cover and allow the sauce to continue cooking until reduced by half and thick.
- Serve the meatballs and gravy atop the miracle noodles, and enjoy!
Arielle says
Really delicious recipe. I used spaghetti squash for the noodles and will definitely make this again!