Description
Carnivore Creamy Meatballs are a delectable twist on traditional meatballs, perfect for any occasion. With a crispy pork rind coating and a rich, garlicky cream sauce, these low-carb delights are ideal for those following keto diets or anyone seeking comfort food that doesn’t compromise on flavor. Made with a blend of beef and pork, these meatballs are not only satisfying but also easy to prepare, making them a fantastic choice for dinner parties or cozy family meals. Serve them over zucchini noodles or alongside your favorite vegetables for a complete meal that everyone will love.
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 the 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.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs and roll in pork rind crumbs.
- Place meatballs in the baking dish and bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.
- For the sauce, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, season with salt and pepper, then stir in grated Parmesan until thickened.
- Combine meatballs with the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 115mg