Juicy Carnivore Cheese-Stuffed Meatballs

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🧀🥩 Juicy Carnivore Cheese-Stuffed Meatballs

Description

These Juicy Carnivore Cheese-Stuffed Meatballs are tender on the inside, lightly crisp on the outside, and bursting with melted cheese in every bite. Made with simple animal-based ingredients, they’re perfect for anyone following a strict carnivore or keto diet. No fillers, no breadcrumbs, no plants—just pure comfort food with serious flavor.

🛒 Ingredients (Strict Carnivore)

  • 1½ lbs ground beef (80/20 for best juiciness)

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)

  • ½ tsp black pepper (optional)

  • 6–8 oz cheese cubes (mozzarella, cheddar, or provolone)

  • 1 tbsp beef tallow or butter (for cooking)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C) or heat a skillet over medium heat.

  2. In a bowl, gently mix ground beef, egg, salt, and pepper until just combined.

  3. Cut cheese into small 1-inch cubes.

  4. Scoop meat mixture, flatten slightly, place a cheese cube in the center, and seal tightly into a ball.

  5. Heat tallow or butter in a skillet and sear meatballs for 2–3 minutes per side until browned.

  6. Transfer to oven and bake 10–12 minutes until cooked through (internal temp 160°F / 71°C).

  7. Rest for 5 minutes, then serve hot for maximum cheese pull.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

  • Enjoy as-is (they’re rich enough!)

  • Serve with melted butter or beef drippings

  • Pair with fried eggs for a carnivore brunch

  • Perfect for meal prep or quick snacks

🔄 Variations

  • Extra juicy: Use a beef + pork blend

  • Creamy center: Use cream cheese instead of cubes

  • Bacon-wrapped: Wrap each meatball with half a bacon strip

  • Air fryer: Cook at 375°F for 12–14 minutes

  • Smoked: Smoke at 250°F for 45–60 minutes

❓ Related Questions

Is this strict carnivore?
Yes—only animal-based ingredients are used.

What cheese melts best?
Mozzarella, provolone, and mild cheddar give the best melt.

Can I freeze them?
Yes! Freeze raw or cooked meatballs up to 3 months.

Why did my cheese leak out?
Make sure the meat fully seals the cheese with no cracks.

🥩 Nutrition (per serving, approx. – 4 meatballs)

  • Calories: 460

  • Protein: 32g

  • Fat: 36g

  • Carbs: 1g

  • Sugar: 0g

(Values vary by cheese and meat fat content)

🧡 Final Thoughts

These Carnivore Cheese-Stuffed Meatballs are simple, satisfying, and insanely delicious. Whether you’re new to carnivore or deep into the lifestyle, this recipe proves you don’t need plants to make comfort food. Juicy meat, molten cheese, zero guilt 😋🔥

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