Carnivore Keto Ground Beef Meatball Bake

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  • prep time

    prep time

    15 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    25 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    40 min

Carnivore Keto Ground Beef Meatball Bake

28 ratings

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

Carnivore Keto Ground Beef Meatball Bake

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Ingredients

  • Ground beef

    Ground beef

    500 g

  • Raw egg

    Raw egg

    1 large

  • Parmesan cheese, fresh (hard)

    Parmesan cheese, fresh (hard)

    0.5 cup, grated

  • Black pepper

    Black pepper

    1 tsp

  • Parsley

    Parsley

    3 tbsp, chopped

  • Heavy Cream by Hood

    Heavy Cream by Hood

    0.75 cup

  • Salt

    Salt

    0.75 tsp

  • Mozzarella Cheese Whole Milk

    Mozzarella Cheese Whole Milk

    1.25 cup, shredded

  • Grassfed Ghee Clarified Butter

    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 1
  • 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 2
  • 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 3
  • 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 4
  • 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 5
  • 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!
    Step 6

Comments 28

  • IneffableArugula558237

    IneffableArugula558237 12 days ago

    These were so good. I had a salad with them to make a full meal. It would also be good with cauliflower mash or cauliflower rice. I think next time I will save myself some trouble and divide the meat mixture into 4 equal patties to fry. Then put the mozzarella on top to melt. Take out of the pan and make the sauce to pour over the patties and skip the oven.

    • GorgeousAvocado102989

      GorgeousAvocado102989 12 days ago

      Loved it

      • bbusathstrong

        bbusathstrong 2 months ago

        Where does the ghee come in?

        • Neil Oughton

          Neil Oughton 8 days ago

          You cook the meatballs in it

        • StellarAvocado244592

          StellarAvocado244592 11 days ago

          Use ghee to brown meatballs in skillet

        • RemarkableRadish418432

          RemarkableRadish418432 17 days ago

          Step2

        • Lastark1

          Lastark1 2 months ago

          Fry in it

      • janepowell52dd2f

        janepowell52dd2f 3 months ago

        So yummy!!!

        • AsForMeAndMyHouse

          AsForMeAndMyHouse 4 months ago

          This looks good I’m gonna try it out send a reply for some tips bye✌🏽

          • Renee

            Renee 5 months ago

            So good!!!

            • Queen Bethany

              Queen Bethany 5 months ago

              The meatballs are really good but I had to use coconut milk instead of cream and that did not make for a creamy sauce. I will make it again.

              • GrandAuntReeree

                GrandAuntReeree 12 days ago

                If you can't use dairy cream, substitute coconut cream (unsweetened). It works better than the coconut "milk".

            • SplendidKale647911

              SplendidKale647911 5 months ago

              We loved 😍🤩

              • ZenRVer2

                ZenRVer2 5 months ago

                FYI: macros are off. Recipe says makes 5 servings of 5 meatballs. However instructions only have you make 20. So either adjust to “makes 4 servings” or change instructions to make 25 meatballs.

                • SplendidKetone626146

                  SplendidKetone626146 3 months ago

                  I believe the #5 is referring to a single serving for you to log if you ate the meal, but the recipe yields 20 meatballs. Hopefully that clears up any confusion. It caught me off guard at first too until I re-read it.

              • FabulousRadish178258

                FabulousRadish178258 6 months ago

                Great with broccoli and cauliflower. Definitely to be repeated.

                • FortuitousRadish944502

                  FortuitousRadish944502 6 months ago

                  I also made it with coconut milk. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

                  • dcadwal@aol.com

                    dcadwal@aol.com 7 months ago

                    Also added one cup diced mushrooms… this dish was really good! Definitely will make again. Served it over cauliflower rice.

                    • HotZenMess

                      HotZenMess a year ago

                      So good! I used only about half the salt after reading the comments and I think that was a good choice.

                      • FantasticAvocado569274

                        FantasticAvocado569274 a year 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

                          -100lbs+100%BeastMode a year ago

                          Best one so far 🤩

                          • IncredibleKetone873694

                            IncredibleKetone873694 a year ago

                            It was really tasty but I found it very salty, and a bit oily.

                            • -100lbs+100%BeastMode

                              -100lbs+100%BeastMode 2 years ago

                              Tried it with bison 🔥❤️

                              • Lfugina55

                                Lfugina55 9 months ago

                                Can ground lamb, chicken or turkey be substituted?

                            • BlithesomeKetone668224

                              BlithesomeKetone668224 2 years ago

                              Will try again in a different pan. Meatballs stuck to the plan I used

                              • UpbeatRadish349134

                                UpbeatRadish349134 2 years 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

                                  faith4775 2 years 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

                                    Iduna 2 years 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.