Description
Carnivore Creamy Meatballs are a delightful fusion of flavors, combining ground beef and pork into succulent meatballs enveloped in a luscious garlic cream sauce. This low-carb dish is perfect for anyone seeking comfort food without the carbs, making it ideal for family dinners or gatherings. The crispy pork rind coating adds an irresistible crunch, while the rich, creamy sauce elevates every bite. Easy to prepare and versatile in serving options, these meatballs are sure to impress your guests or satisfy your cravings any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 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, ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs and roll each in pork rind crumbs until coated.
- Place the 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; let it simmer until thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Coat the baked meatballs in the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 130mg