Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Carnivore Creamy Meatballs, a perfect blend of tender meat and a rich, creamy sauce. This dish is ideal for anyone seeking a satisfying low-carb, high-protein meal that delivers on flavor. Made with a combination of ground beef and pork, these meatballs are coated in crispy pork rind crumbs and simmered in a luscious sauce that elevates every bite. Whether you’re preparing for a cozy family dinner or meal prepping for the week ahead, these meatballs are versatile enough to pair with zoodles, roasted vegetables, or simply enjoyed on their own. Dive into this comforting dish that guarantees to please your taste buds!
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
- 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 cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until blended.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs and roll each in pork rind crumbs.
- Place meatballs in the baking dish and bake for about 20 minutes until browned.
- While baking, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper; simmer until thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and add baked meatballs to the sauce; toss gently to coat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 145mg