Meatballs with Bacon and Cheese

Dinner, Red Meat

September 26, 2022

Take meatballs to the next level. These are juicy and taste great. An especially awesome option when you have people over!

Serves 5

Ingredients

1½ lb. ground beef

¾ cup pork rinds, crushed

¾ tsp. salt

¾ tsp. pepper

¾ tsp. cumin

¾ tsp. garlic powder

¾ cup cheddar cheese

4 slices bacon

1 egg

Directions

  1. Process the pork rinds to make a powder.
  2. Mix the ground beef, pork rinds, salt, pepper, cumin and garlic powder. Add the cheese and mix well.
  3. Cut the bacon into small pieces and fry them in a hot pan until they reach the desired doneness. Let them cool. Add the bacon to the meat and combine well.
  4. Form the meatballs.
  5. Cook the meatballs in a pan, browning them on all sides, then cover with a lid for 10 minutes. When finished, let them sit for 5 minutes or so before enjoying. Top with the sauce of your choice.

Nutritional Info per Serving

Calories: 450

Fat: 26g

Net Carbs: 3g

Protein: 50g

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