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A white plate is piled with browned, oven-baked meatballs garnished with chopped parsley. A white dish towel with black stripes is visible in the background on a dark surface.

Carnivore Meatballs

Hearty and low-carb, these Carnivore Meatballs are made with extra lean beef, non-fat cheddar, and crunchy pork rinds for a cheesy, protein-packed bite. Oven-baked and free from fillers, they’re quick to prep, easy to store, and perfect for low-calorie meal plans.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine italian inspired
Servings 40
Calories 38 kcal

Equipment

  • Measuring cups
  • Large bowl
  • Disposable kitchen gloves
  • Large baking sheet (or 2 smaller ones)
  • Parchment paper
  • #50 cookie scoop

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs 96% lean ground beef
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup Non Fat Shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup crushed pork skins/pork rinds
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix the ingredients together in a large bowl.
  • Use a cookie scoop to gather meat, then roll into a ball about drop onto the parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Transfer the baking sheet to the oven, and bake for 10 minutes, then flip and bake for an additional 10 minutes for a no pink center.
  • Remove from the oven, and transfer the meatballs to a plate or rack to cool for a few minutes.

Disclaimer:

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Calories: 38kcalCarbohydrates: 0.04gProtein: 6gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 82mgSugar: 0.02gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 0.001mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Carnivore Meatballs
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