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Carnivore Meatballs

These easy-to-make meatballs combine ground beef and pork with Parmesan for a juicy, flavorful dinner that bakes in the oven, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatball Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese for tenderness and flavor
  • 2 large eggs for binding
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • to taste Fresh herbs for garnish optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, Parmesan cheese, eggs, garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix well until fully combined.
  3. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  4. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
Serving
  1. Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

These meatballs can be paired with various simple sides, are great for meal prep, and can be frozen for later use. For a golden exterior, brush lightly with oil before baking or broil for a minute or two at the end.