Carnivore Ricotta Meatballs
Delicious meatballs made with seasoned beef and creamy ricotta cheese, perfect for family gatherings or easy weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Carnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the ground beef, ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and parsley in a large bowl.
- Mix the ingredients together until fully incorporated.
- Form your mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through and browned.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
These meatballs can be served with marinara sauce over spaghetti or alongside a fresh salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg