Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these irresistible Carnivore Creamy Meatballs. Bursting with flavor, these meatballs blend succulent ground beef and pork, enveloped in a rich, garlicky cream sauce. Coated in a crispy pork rind crust, they provide both texture and taste that will leave your guests raving. Perfect for low-carb and keto diets, these meatballs are not only easy to prepare but also versatile for various serving options—whether over zucchini noodles, in lettuce wraps, or alongside a fresh salad. Make them for family dinners or special occasions; they’re sure to be a hit!
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 pork rind crumbs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Optional: Fresh basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, ground pork, egg, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined. Shape into meatballs.
- Roll each meatball in pork rind crumbs and place them in the baking dish.
- Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic. Add heavy cream and seasonings; let it thicken before mixing in cooked meatballs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball (approx. 60g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 85mg