The carnivore diet doesn’t have to be boring! There are so many protein and fat packed delicious dishes you can make- like these carnivore meatballs! They are the perfect no carb appetizer or main dish!
I used ground beef for the base of these meatballs. To make the texture even better, I decided to add pork rinds. They pack an extra carnivore punch and help bind the meatballs together.
I also used eggs and shredded cheese (Italian cheese Blend – perfect for this recipe!) to help hold the meatballs together. And of course these ingredients add to the richness and taste of these meatballs!
These carnivore meatballs are easy to make, and they are baked in the oven until perfectly browned. I even tried air frying them, and they came out perfect- juicy and tasty. These meatballs make a satiating snack or meal that even the strictest carnivore can enjoy!
👍 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Juicy and Tasty– These carb free meatballs are so tasty! I make them all the time in big batches – my whole family LOVES them! We even use different cheese blends from time to time to make them taste a bit different.
Carnivore Friendly– My recipe is 100% carnivore friendly. You can eat these meatballs every day and enjoy a tasty and carb free meal! It’s easy for me to stick to this diet with such delicious meals I can eat guilt free!
Easy to Make– Simple recipes are great. I don’t always have too much time to spend in the kitchen. And then, simple and quick recipes are exactly what I’m looking for. If you want a simple, carnivore dish that you can make quickly- then this recipe is great.
✨ Recipe Ingredients
For this carnivore diet meatballs recipe you will need the following ingredients:
- 2 pounds (900g) Ground Beef
- 3 oz (85g) shredded Italian cheese Blend
- 2 oz (55g) Pork Rinds – Use these pork rinds (Amazon link) for this recipe.
- 2 large Eggs
- 1/3 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Optional: If you are not 100% strict carnivore, you can add parsley on top for garnishing.
👨🍳 How To Make
These carb free meatballs are very easy to make:
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 360F (180C). Mix the ingredients and form small balls.
Step 2
Cook for about 10 minutes – or until the carnivore meatballs are browned. You can flip them halfway through cooking. And… it’s ready! Enjoy this delicous carnivore meatball recipe.
💡Tips
1. Ground Beef
To make these carnivore meatballs, I always go for 80/20 or 70/30 ground beef. The high fat content will keep the meatballs from drying out while cooking. I always prefer grass fed ground beef, but regular meat is just as fine.
Sometimes I also ground meat at home, so I can choose good cuts and know exactly what I am getting. I bought an electric meat grinder a while ago, and it’s definitely worth the money.
2. Different Shredded Cheeses
This time I used Italian cheese blend, but you can experiment with Cheddar, mozzarella, Monterey Jack, and even pepper jack. They all work wonderfully in this recipe.
The cheese helps bind everything together and adds lovely gooeyness to the meatballs. I always make sure that the cheese I am buying doesn’t contain any added starches or suspicious ingredients- it’s important to read the labels carefully.
3. Adding Extra Eggs
I added the eggs to help bind everything together. You can use an extra egg if you want them to be more tender. I always prefer using fresh local pasture raised organic eggs.
4. Dipping in Rendered Fat for Added Flavor
I recommend serving the baked meatballs with small ramekins filled with rendered beef fat from the drippings. Trust me- it’s perfect! Soooo tasty, and completely carnivore friendly.
5. Garnishing with Extra Cheese
Sometimes I also add extra shredded cheese over the meatballs once they finish cooking. The hot melted cheese complements the flavors. Cheddar, parmesan and bleu cheese crumbles make excellent finishing touches.
Variations
1. Beef and Lamb Meatballs- Replace half the beef with an equal amount of ground lamb for a richer, bolder flavor.
2. Bacon-Wrapped Meatballs- Wrap the shaped meatballs with thin bacon slices before baking. The rendered bacon fat keeps the meatballs juicy.
3. Cheese-Stuffed Meatballs- Mix the ground beef with just the eggs, salt and water, leaving out the shredded cheese.Form flattened patties and place a cube of cheese in the center.
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Carnivore Meatballs
- 2 pounds Ground Beef (900g)
- 3 oz shredded Italian cheese Blend (85g)
- 2 oz Pork Rinds (55g)
- 2 large Eggs
- 1/3 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- Preheat the oven to 360F / 180C. Mix the ingredients and form small balls.
- Cook in the oven for about 10 minutes – or until the meatballs are browned. You can flip them halfway through cooking. Enjoy!
Defiantly going to try making these
Defiantly going to try making these
Absolutely delicious!!
So good! Didn’t change anything from the base recipe. Will make again and play with adding different flavors!
Can I leave out the pork rinds? I don’t eat pork.
Yes