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    Home » Keto and Low Carb Recipes

    Keto Onion Bombs

    Modified: Jul 15, 2022 · Published: Apr 11, 2019 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

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    If you are on a Keto or low-carb diet or searching for keto recipes, then you may have heard of Keto Onion Bombs. Basically, you stuff a medium, hollowed-out onion with a yummy beef and cheese mixture. The meat turns out perfectly cooked and cheesy, while the onions are crisp and full of flavor. Be sure to also check out our Keto Egg Roll in a Bowl.

    If you are on a Keto or low carb diet, then you may have heard of Keto Onion Bombs. The meat turns out perfectly cooked and cheesy, while the onions are crisp and full of flavor. #keto #lowcarb #ketorecipes #onionbombs #lowcarbrecipes

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    • Ingredients
    • Why these keto stuffed onion bombs are awesome
    • How to make keto onion bombs
    • 📖 Recipe
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    Ingredients

    • onions
    • ground beef 
    • egg
    • Italian seasoning
    • pork rinds 
    • Parmesan cheese
    • Worcestershire sauce 
    • cheddar cheese

    Why these keto stuffed onion bombs are awesome

    • You can eat them and lose weight on a low carb diet
    • Filled with flavorful beef and cheese
    • Cooks up easily in the oven for less mess
    • I have also made these keto onion bombs wrapped in bacon, so if you are a bacon lover, try that variety too!

    How to make keto onion bombs

    Keto onion bombs

    Before you prepare the onions, you'll want to preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

    Slice off each end of the onion, peel it, and then remove the inner layers. (I found it easiest to do a criss-cross pattern with my knife and poke out each inner quarter of the onion.) Save the inner layers of the onion for something else. I used them for soup!

    onions on a cutting board

    Repeat the same process with each onion, and place the onions in a casserole dish or a baking tray with a lip. Set aside the onions.

    onions in a baking dish


    In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, Italian seasoning, pork rinds, Parmesan cheese and Worcestershire sauce. The egg is an optional binder, as the onion will hold the beef together if you choose not to incorporate it.

    ground beef mixture


    Press about one tablespoon of the meat mixture into each onion. You may need more depending on the size of your onions.

    onion filled with beef

    Press down with your fingers to compact the meat in the onion and create a well for the cheese.

    onions filled with beef

    Add a cheddar cheese cube into each onion well. You can also season with salt and pepper to taste if you wish.

    onion filled with beef and cheese

    Add some more of the meat mixture to the onion until it is filled nearly to the top.

    Bake the onions for 30-45 minutes or until the temperature reaches 165f as measured with a meat thermometer. These bombs were cooked for 45 minutes, a perfect medium cook that allowed the cheese to melt.

    low carb onion bombs

    These Keto Onion Bombs made a great low carb meal. They are cheesy and delicious and you'll love them if you are a fan of onion rings!

    keto onion bombs

    📖 Recipe

    Keto Onion Bombs

    Vicky
    If you are on a Keto or low carb diet, then you may have heard of Keto Onion Bombs. The meat turns out perfectly cooked and cheesy, while the onions are crisp and full of flavor.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 45 minutes mins
    Total Time 55 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 280 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • 4 medium-sized onions
    • ½ lb ground beef or mixture of beef and pork
    • 1 egg optional for binding
    • Italian seasoning to taste
    • ¼ cup pork rinds ground up
    • 2 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese
    • Worcestershire sauce to taste
    • 2 oz cheese quartered - or more, as desired

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350F.
    • Cut off each end of the onion, peel it, and then remove the inner layers. (I found it easiest to do a criss-cross pattern with my knife and poke out each inner quarter of the onion.)
    • Repeat with each onion and place in a casserole dish or baking sheet with a lip.
    • In a medium-sized bowl, combine the ground beef, Italian seasoning, pork rinds, Parmesan cheese and Worcestershire sauce.
    • The egg is an optional binder, as the onion will keep the beef intact if you choose not to incorporate it.
    • Press about one tablespoon of the meat mixture into each onion (the exact amount you use will depend on the size of your onions).
    • Press down with your fingers to compact the meat, and then insert a cube of cheese.
    • Top the cheese and fill the onion with the meat mixture.
    • Bake for 30-45 minutes, until your desired level of doneness is achieved.

    Notes

    You can easy turn these into bacon bombs! Simply wrap raw slices of bacon around the onion and use toothpicks to secure the ends. Cook as directed.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 17gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 218mgPotassium: 342mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 220IUVitamin C: 8.2mgCalcium: 173mgIron: 1.6mg
    Keyword keto, low carb
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Frequently asked questions

    Can I add bacon to this recipe?

    Yes you can easy turn these into bacon bombs! Simply wrap raw slices of bacon around the onion and use toothpicks to secure the ends. Cook as directed.

    How do I serve these stuffed onions?

    You can serve them accompanied by barbecue sauce with a side salad.

    Can I cook these onion bombs on a cookie sheet?

    I would bake them in something with a higher rim to keep the mess contained and avoid splashing of grease.

    Get your own Keto Trackers

    To make sticking to a keto diet easier, check out these Keto Weight Loss Tracker Printables. It is a 100 day Keto Challenge to keep you motivated and on track.

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    1. Sarah says

      February 27, 2020 at 9:09 am

      Can I make these a couple hours ahead and put them in the fridge before popping them in the oven?

      Reply
    2. Cookilicious says

      April 11, 2019 at 9:50 pm

      what a fab idea! I am totally making a vegetarian version of this!

      Reply
    3. Pam Greer says

      April 11, 2019 at 11:26 am

      5 stars
      I am not on the keto or low carb diet, so I've never heard of these!! They sound amazing!! I'll be making them this weekend!

      Reply
    4. Emily says

      April 11, 2019 at 9:35 am

      These keto bombs look amazing! What a simple recipe, need to add this to my rotation!

      Reply
    5. Anita @ Daily Cooking Quest says

      April 11, 2019 at 9:29 am

      5 stars
      Lovely idea stuffing the onions. This is a much more elegant and yummy way to serve meatballs.

      Reply
    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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