Description
Indulge in the savory delight of Carnivore Creamy Meatballs, a rich and satisfying dish that’s perfect for family dinners or meal prep. This easy-to-make recipe features a luscious creamy sauce that perfectly coats tender meatballs made from a flavorful blend of ground beef and pork. Infused with creamy ricotta and Parmesan cheese, these meatballs are not only low-carb but high in protein, making them an excellent choice for anyone on a carnivore or keto diet. Enjoy them on their own or paired with your favorite low-carb sides like zoodles or roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Pork rind crumbs (for coating)
- Garlic powder
- Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, egg, ricotta, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; mix until combined.
- Shape into even-sized meatballs and roll them in pork rind crumbs.
- Place meatballs in the baking dish and bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream and seasonings; simmer until thickened.
- Coat baked meatballs in the creamy 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: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg