Description
Indulge in the rich and savory delight of Carnivore Creamy Meatballs, a dish that elevates comfort food to new heights! These meatballs, made with a hearty blend of ground beef and pork, are enveloped in a luxurious creamy sauce that’s both satisfying and perfect for low-carb lifestyles. With easy preparation and versatile serving options, this recipe is ideal for family dinners or meal prepping. Whether you enjoy them on their own or alongside zoodles or roasted veggies, these meatballs promise to be a hit at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Pork rind crumbs for coating
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 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 mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, egg, ricotta cheese, Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs and roll them in pork rind crumbs.
- Place meatballs in the baking dish and bake for 20 minutes until browned.
- For the sauce, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add minced garlic, then pour in heavy cream and seasonings. Simmer until thickened.
- Toss baked meatballs in the sauce until coated before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg