Description
Indulge in the rich, savory flavors of Carnivore Creamy Meatballs, a dish that brings together tender ground beef and pork, enveloped in a luscious creamy sauce. This low-carb, high-protein meal is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home. Simple to prepare and packed with flavor, these meatballs are a satisfying option for anyone following a carnivore or keto diet. Serve them solo or alongside zoodles or roasted vegetables for a complete dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup pork rind crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, egg, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into even-sized meatballs and coat each in pork rind crumbs.
- Place the meatballs in the baking dish and bake for 20 minutes until browned.
- While baking, prepare the sauce by melting butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper; simmer until thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and coat baked meatballs in the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg