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.
How to Make It
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!
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