Greek Meatballs with Tzatziki Cream (Low-Carb)
Looking for an easy guests that fits your greek meatballs routine? This greek meatballs with tzatziki cream is naturally low-carb, gluten-free and grain-free, made with whole ingredients you can pronounce. It’s one of our favorite low-carb recipes for anyone cutting carbs or following a keto or low-carb diet — quick to prepare, packed with protein and healthy fats, and guaranteed to keep you full and energized. With just 9 g of carbs per serving, it fits easily into your daily carb budget.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Time: 10 minutes prep, 10 minutes cook
- Servings: 2
- Carbs: 9 g per serving
- Diet: Low-carb, keto-friendly, gluten-free, grain-free
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 400 g ground beef
- 1 cucumber
- 300 g cream cheese (double cream)
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp rosemary
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1/2 (40 g) onion
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- Chop 1/2 onion (40 g) and 3 garlic cloves; mix with the ground beef, rosemary, thyme, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Form balls and fry in 2 tbsp olive oil.
- Meanwhile, grate 1/2 cucumber and stir it together with its juice and the cream cheese until smooth. Press 2 garlic cloves into the cream and season with salt and pepper. Stir in a little water if needed.
- Dice the other half of the cucumber small. Serve the meatballs and cucumber cubes with the tzatziki cream.
Tips & Variations
Great for a party — make the balls small and serve on toothpicks with the dip.
Nutrition & Health Benefits
This recipe keeps carbohydrates low — just 9 g per serving — while delivering plenty of healthy fats and protein. Keeping carbs moderate helps stabilize blood sugar and insulin levels, which makes weight loss easier and prevents the energy crashes and cravings that come with high-carb meals. It’s also naturally gluten-free and grain-free, making it a great choice for anyone with gluten or lactose sensitivities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this recipe really low-carb?
Yes. Greek Meatballs with Tzatziki Cream contains just 9 g of carbs per serving — well within even a strict keto budget.
Can I meal-prep this recipe?
Absolutely. Most of these recipes store well in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days, and many freeze beautifully for quick lunches.
How many servings does this make?
This recipe makes 2.
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