Description
Savory carnivore creamy meatballs dance with rich, indulgent flavors that promise pure protein perfection. Meaty spheres nestled in silky sauce will transport your taste buds to carnivore comfort heaven.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground pork
Cheese and Binding:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) ricotta cheese
- 1/3 cup (33 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Other Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup (100 grams) pork rind crumbs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- Fresh basil (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the culinary workspace by heating the oven to a precise 400°F and lightly greasing a spacious baking vessel.
- In a generous mixing bowl, amalgamate ground beef and pork with egg, ricotta, Parmesan, and aromatic seasonings. Knead the mixture thoroughly until ingredients harmonize, then craft uniform spherical portions.
- Enhance the meatball exterior by delicately enrobing each sphere with crushed pork rinds, creating a crisp textural coating.
- Arrange the prepared meatballs strategically within the baking dish, ensuring minimal contact between them. Roast for approximately 20 minutes until achieving a rich golden-brown exterior and confirming internal doneness.
- While meatballs transform, initiate sauce preparation by melting butter in a skillet over medium thermal intensity. Introduce minced garlic, allowing it to release its fragrant essence.
- Gently stream heavy cream into the skillet, incorporating salt, pepper, and optional paprika. Simmer the liquid, stirring consistently until the sauce thickens and develops a luxurious consistency. Fold in additional Parmesan for enhanced depth.
- Gently transfer roasted meatballs into the velvety sauce, carefully rotating to ensure complete coverage. Present the dish garnished with fresh basil for an aromatic flourish.
Notes
- Ensure meat mixture is well-combined without overmixing to maintain tender meatballs.
- Use a cookie scoop or wet hands to create uniform-sized meatballs for even cooking.
- Substitute pork rinds with almond flour or crushed keto-friendly crackers for alternative coating options.
- Let meatballs rest briefly after baking to help retain moisture and prevent crumbling when added to sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 670 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 58 g
- Saturated Fat: 26 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg