Equipment Needed

• 2 x Baking sheets with parchment or Non Stick Baking Mats
• Cheese grater
• Cutting board & Knife
• Garlic press
• Digital meat thermometer
• Microwave safe mixing bowl
• Saucepan

Directions

Meatballs

• Make the Keto Marinara Sauce before you begin the meatballs, if you are making your own.
• Heat the oven to 375° and line a baking sheet with a non stick baking mat or parchment paper. Place almond flour in a mixing bowl and grate the onion over top of the almond flour *see note 3. Mix the onion into the almond flour.
• Peel the garlic and either finely mince it or press it through a garlic press. Mince the parsley, grate the parmesan and whisk the egg. Add the garlic, parsley, parmesan, egg, 2 tbsp of the marinara sauce, sea salt, ground black pepper and spicy spaghetti seasoning to the almond flour and mix well. Knead in the ground beef until fully combined.
• Divide into 6 equal portions, roll each into a ball and place on the prepared baking sheet *see note 4. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°. While the meatballs are baking, heat the Keto Marinara Sauce on the stove to a gentle simmer and then toss the meatballs into the sauce once they come out of the oven.

Sub Buns

• While the meatballs are baking, make the buns. They will bake at the same temperature, so you can bake them both at the same time. Line a baking sheet with a non stick baking mat or parchment paper.
• Grab a microwave safe bowl and add the almond flour, grated mozzarella, baking powder, baking soda, onion powder, garlic powder and sea salt. Toss until the ingredients are thoroughly mixed and then plop the butter on top.
• Microwave for 45 seconds, stir, microwave for 20 seconds longer, then stir again. Whisk an egg, then remove 1 tsp and set aside. Add the rest of the egg to the dough and knead well. Sprinkle the vinegar all over the dough and then fold in just a few times *see note 5.
• Divide the dough into 2 equal portions and then form each into a log that is roughly 5 1/2" long.*see note 6. Place on the prepared baking sheet and then brush each log with the whisked egg that was set aside. Bake for 12-14 minutes, until the tops are golden brown. Allow the buns to cool for a few minutes.

Assemble

• Carefully slice the buns in half, horizontally. A sharp, serrated knife works best for this. Toss the meatballs around in the marinara sauce and then place 3 meatballs inside each sub bun. Top the meatballs with 1/4 cup shredded Italian cheese or provolone. Place the subs on a baking sheet and pop back inside the oven just until the cheese has melted. Enjoy!