Description
Carnivore Creamy Meatballs are a flavorful and satisfying dish that brings together a rich blend of ground beef and pork, coated in crispy pork rinds and smothered in a creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, this low-carb recipe is a delicious way to indulge in hearty comfort food without straying from your keto lifestyle. With just 35 minutes of preparation and cooking time, these meatballs promise to be a hit at any table. Serve them over zoodles, cauliflower rice, or in lettuce wraps for a delightful meal that will keep you full and satisfied.
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 pork rind crumbs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Minced garlic
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. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs and roll each in pork rind crumbs.
- Place the meatballs in the baking dish and bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream and season with salt, pepper, and paprika if desired. Let it thicken before stirring in Parmesan cheese.
- Toss 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: 2 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg