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prep time
15 min
cook time
25 min
ready time
40 min
Carnivore Keto Ground Beef Meatball Bake
This Carnivore beef bake is hearty, cheesy, and absolutely delicious. It is an easy recipe that takes 20 minutes of active cooking and prepping, then it is baked until the cheese is melty and golden and the beef is nice and juicy. We guarantee you this is the ultimate high-protein Carnivore meal for any day.
Can you prepare this recipe using other proteins?
Like many Carnivore diet recipes, you can swap the beef for your preferred protein, as long as you use organic, high-quality meat. Feel free to use ground turkey, pork, chicken, or lamb for these meatballs.
Can you omit the parmesan, mozzarella cheeses?
Usually, Carnivore diet recipes allow some dairy, preferably A2 and low-lactose/lactose-free. You can swap the parmesan or mozzarella for cheddar, Monterey Jack, or gouda. you can omit them, but the final dish won’t taste as rich and flavorful.
How many servings does this recipe yield?
This casserole yields 20 meatballs served with a rich cream sauce. It can serve 4-6 people, depending on the portion size. The macros provided are for 5 meatballs, but feel free to adjust the serving to your appetite.
Is this recipe suitable for meal prep?
This is one of the best Carnivore ground beef recipes for meal prep because it allows you to cook a large batch with no extra effort. You can double the recipe, serve half of it at dinner, then pack the rest in airtight, microwave-safe containers. When ready to eat, heat it in the microwave for 30-45 minutes or until warm.
Disclaimer:
Parsley is used to add some freshness, flavor, and a pop of color but can be omitted if following a strict carnivore diet.
Net Carbs
1.4 g
Fiber
0.2 g
Total Carbs
1.6 g
Protein
38.2 g
Fats
39.2 g
531 cals
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Ingredients
Ground beef
500 g
Raw egg
1 large
Parmesan cheese, fresh (hard)
0.5 cup, grated
Black pepper
1 tsp
Parsley
3 tbsp, chopped
Heavy Cream by Hood
0.75 cup
Salt
0.75 tsp
Mozzarella Cheese Whole Milk
1.25 cup, shredded
Grassfed Ghee Clarified Butter
2 tbsp
Recipe Steps
steps 6
40 min
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400 F/200 C. To a bowl, add the ground beef, ¼ cup parmesan, ¼ cup mozzarella, the egg, ½ tsp salt, and ½ tsp black pepper. Chop the parsley and add most of it in, reserving the rest as garnish.Step 2
Combine the meatball ingredients until everything has come together. Divide into 20 portions and roll them into meatballs. Add the ghee to a skillet and place it over medium-high heat.Step 3
Cook the meatballs in the skillet until browned on all sides. You may have to do this in 2 or 3 batches. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and transfer them to a casserole dish.Step 4
Add the heavy cream to the skillet. Stir to remove the caramelized bits at the bottom of the pan. Season with the remaining salt and pepper and simmer for 5 minutes until it has thickened. Turn off the heat and stir in the remaining parmesan cheese.Step 5
Pour the heavy cream mixture over the meatballs. Sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella cheese on top. Transfer the casserole dish to the oven.Step 6
Bake for 15-20 minutes until the meatballs are fully cooked and the cheese is golden. Let rest for 10 minutes then garnish with the remaining chopped parsley. Serve and enjoy!
Comments
HotZenMess 4 months ago
So good! I used only about half the salt after reading the comments and I think that was a good choice.
FantasticAvocado569274 4 months ago
So good!! I also added fresh mushrooms. And my hubby (who is not low carb at all) thought this was amazing. Definitely a keeper! Easy and quick to prepare. I served it fresh a salad of fresh greens.
-100lbs+100%BeastMode 6 months ago
Best one so far 🤩
IncredibleKetone873694 8 months ago
It was really tasty but I found it very salty, and a bit oily.
-100lbs+100%BeastMode 10 months ago
Tried it with bison 🔥❤️
Lfugina55 3 days ago
Can ground lamb, chicken or turkey be substituted?
BlithesomeKetone668224 a year ago
Will try again in a different pan. Meatballs stuck to the plan I used
UpbeatRadish349134 a year ago
This is delicious. I took the suggestion of other reviews and added 1 C of diced mushrooms to the cream. Definitely putting this dish in the dinner rotation.
faith4775 a year ago
Wow! Rich, a little salty, high calorie, very satisfying! Hey, we gave up a lot to eat this way! I'm having to cut some calories to hit my macros, so when I use hamburger, I only use 12 ounces instead of a pound. I proportionately cut most of the ingredients in the recipe. So, I only get 4 meatballs per serving, but who's counting? BTW-I can do some dairy, but for the heavy cream, I substituted a 5.4oz can of coconut cream.
Iduna a year ago
This dish was delicious. I mixed mine in a stand mixer and used a cookie scoop to make the meatballs (I got 23 instead of 20 🤷🏻♀️) which made the process quick and easy. Like so many others I added mushrooms. Also, I swapped the parsley for cilantro and added garlic to the sauce. Rather than ghee, I fried the meatballs in coconut oil and added butter to the sauce for the richness. I served it over broad zucchini "noodles" (I just run a zucchini through a mandolin and saute in a small amount of broth). I will definitely be making this again.
Country0U812 2 years ago
I love these and so does my family. We have made them several times;
msuveg 2 years ago
These were very good I added mushrooms into the sauce as someone else did , I will make these again . Yummy!!!
UnbelievableAvocado919674 2 years ago
These were amazing I added some mushrooms into the sauce and the family said this was one of the best meatball recipes ever!
Martha 2 years ago
This is very tasty but rich. Next time I will eat only half a serving.
FantasticMacadamia963803 2 years ago
Great flavor, husband absolutely loved it. Too meaty for me but it tastes great will do again and try to add some cauliflower rice
Coolasacucumber51 2 years ago
This would be great with sautéed cabbage.
jennscakes 2 years ago
Sounds yummy, but is there suggestions for making more dairy free? or at least less dairy? I could do Parm but mozzerella and for sure heavy cream will upset my stomach. Just curious if anyone had suggestions. I will ponder if i can adapt :)
faith4775 a year ago
Use coconut cream
Aussie avocado a year ago
Use plant cheese and cream
Jlambo 2 years ago
Just leave it out.
Aussie avocado 2 years ago
Vegan cheese ?
FortuitousKale787269 2 years ago
Super yummy! I had it with Konjac noodles and was super filling and tasty
Lfugina55 3 months ago
What are Konjac noodles made from? Where do you get them?
Fatgirlslims 2 years ago
Basic classic meatball recipe but with a creamy parmesan sauce. I'll make it again.