Carnivore Ricotta Meatballs ~

Carnivore Ricotta Meatballs recipe—all animal‑based ingredients, zero fillers, and tons of flavor. Perfect for meal prep, week‑night dinners, or a party appetizer. 🥩🧀

🥩🧀 Carnivore Ricotta Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) 80/20 ground beef

• ½ lb (225 g) ground pork or Italian sausage (sugar‑free)

• ¾ cup whole‑milk ricotta cheese

• 1 large egg

• ½ cup grated Parmesan (optional but tasty)

• 1 tsp mineral‑rich salt (Redmond, Celtic, etc.)

• ½ tsp ground black pepper

• 1 tbsp beef tallow, ghee, or butter (for the pan)

Strict carnivore? Skip pepper and Parmesan.
Extra binding: Add ¼ cup finely crushed pork rinds.

Instructions

1. Mix the Meatball Dough

   • In a bowl combine beef, pork, ricotta, egg, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.

   • Mix gently with your hands until just combined—over‑mixing makes them dense.

2. Shape

   • Roll into golf‑ball‑sized meatballs (about 1 ½ in / 4 cm). You should get 18–20.

3. Cook (choose one method)
   Cast‑iron / skillet:

   • Heat tallow over medium‑high. Brown meatballs 2 min per side, then lower heat, cover, and cook 6‑8 min more until 160 °F/71 °C inside.
     Oven‑bake:

   • Pre‑heat to 400 °F (200 °C). Place meatballs on a parchment‑lined sheet; bake 15–18 min until browned and cooked through.
     Air fryer:

   • 380 °F (195 °C) for 10–12 min, shaking once halfway.

4. Finish & Serve

   • Let rest 3 min to retain juices.

   • Serve plain, with melted butter, or spoon over whipped ricotta for extra creaminess.

Macro Snapshot* (per ¼ recipe, w/ Parmesan)

• Calories: ~520

• Protein: ~42 g

• Fat: ~39 g

• Carbs: 1 g
  *Values vary with exact meats/cheese.

Tips & Variations

• Cheesy center: Hide a ½‑inch cube of mozzarella inside each meatball before cooking.

• Higher fat: Use 70/30 beef or add diced pancetta.

• Freezer‑friendly: Flash‑freeze cooked meatballs on a tray, then bag; reheat at 350 °F for 12 min.

• Saucy option (not strict carnivore): Simmer finished meatballs in warmed heavy cream + Parmesan for a decadent Alfredo vibe.

Enjoy these pillowy, protein‑packed meatballs—carnivore comfort food at its best!