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Carnivore Creamy Meatballs

Indulgent and rich creamy meatballs that melt in your mouth, perfect for a family-friendly dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the meatballs
  • 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
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 1 cup pork rind crumbs
For the creamy sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional) For added taste
  • for garnish Fresh basil (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, egg, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well and shape into meatballs.
  3. Coat each meatball with pork rind crumbs and place them in the baking dish.
Baking
  1. Bake for 20 minutes until browned.
Making the Sauce
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
  2. Add heavy cream, seasonings, and Parmesan; simmer until thickened.
Combining
  1. Toss baked meatballs in the creamy sauce until fully coated.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for about 3-4 days or frozen for future cravings. For reheating, pop them in the microwave or stovetop until warmed through. Texture tweaks can be made by adding an extra egg or splash of cream. For a spicy kick, add chili flakes. Ground turkey or chicken can be used instead of pork.