Description
Dive into the rich, savory world of Carnivore Creamy Meatballs! This delectable dish combines ground beef and pork, enveloped in a luscious, garlicky cream sauce. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, these low-carb meatballs are coated in crispy pork rind crumbs for added texture and flavor. Whether served over zucchini noodles or enjoyed on their own, this recipe is sure to impress anyone craving hearty Italian-American cuisine. Easy to make and satisfying, these meatballs will become a staple in your kitchen.
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
- For the Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1.5 teaspoons minced garlic
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly 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 until mixed well.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs and roll each in pork rind crumbs until fully coated.
- Place the meatballs in the prepared baking dish and bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, then sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream to the skillet, season with salt, pepper, and optional paprika; let it thicken while stirring in grated Parmesan cheese.
- Toss baked meatballs in the creamy sauce before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg