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carnivore diet recipes

carnivore diet recipes

Explore 25+ easy and delicious carnivore diet recipes! Quick meals, healthy proteins, and flavorful tips to power your low-carb, meat-based lifestyle.
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Course Breakfast Lunch Dinner Snacks
Cuisine American

Instructions
 

  • Recipe Item Prep Time Cook Time Total Time
  • Ribeye Steak (pan-seared) 5 min 8–10 min 15 min
  • Ground Beef Patties 5 min 10–12 min 17 min
  • Bacon (stovetop) 2 min 8–10 min 12 min
  • Grilled Chicken Thighs 5 min 25–30 min 35 min
  • Scrambled Eggs 2 min 5 min 7 min
  • Pork Chops (pan-seared) 5 min 10–15 min 20 min
  • Salmon (pan-seared) 3 min 6–8 min 10–12 min
  • Beef Liver (quick sear) 3 min 5–7 min 10 min
  • Bone Broth (pressure cooker) 10 min 2–3 hours 2–3 hours

Notes

Step-by-Step Instructions: How to Cook Carnivore Diet Recipes

Let’s make a few simple and tasty carnivore meals!

🥩 1. Pan-Seared Ribeye Steak

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Level: Easy
Ingredients:
  • 1 ribeye steak
  • Salt
  • Butter or tallow
Instructions:
  1. Pat the steak dry with a paper towel.
  2. Heat a pan on medium-high and add butter or tallow.
  3. Salt both sides of the steak.
  4. Place the steak in the hot pan.
  5. Cook for 3–5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
  6. Rest for 5 minutes before cutting.
Tips:
  • Let steak come to room temp before cooking.
  • Don’t move the steak while it sears—let it build a crust!

🍳 2. Bacon and Eggs Bowl

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Level: Easy
Ingredients:
  • 4 slices of bacon
  • 3 eggs
  • Butter
Instructions:
  1. Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy.
  2. Remove bacon and set aside.
  3. Crack eggs into the bacon fat and fry.
  4. Add a bit of butter if needed.
  5. Mix chopped bacon with eggs in a bowl.
Tips:
  • Try scrambled, fried, or poached eggs.
  • Add shredded cheese if tolerated.

🐟 3. Baked Salmon with Butter

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Level: Easy
Ingredients:
  • 1 salmon fillet
  • Salt
  • 1 tbsp butter
Instructions:
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Place salmon on a baking tray.
  3. Add salt and butter on top.
  4. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until flaky.
Tips:
  • Use foil for easy clean-up.
  • Serve with a boiled egg for extra protein.

🥚 4. Carnivore Egg Muffins

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Level: Easy
Ingredients:
  • 6 eggs
  • ½ cup ground beef or sausage
  • Salt
  • Shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions:
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a muffin tin with butter.
  3. Beat eggs and mix with cooked meat.
  4. Pour into muffin cups.
  5. Bake for 15–20 minutes until set.
Tips:
  • Freeze leftovers for meal prep.
  • Reheat in the microwave or toaster oven.

  • Calorie Estimates for Common Carnivore Diet Foods (per 100g):

    Food Item Calories (Approx.)
    Ribeye Steak 291 kcal
    Ground Beef (80/20) 254 kcal
    Bacon (cooked) 541 kcal
    Chicken Thigh (skin-on) 229 kcal
    Pork Chop 231 kcal
    Eggs (whole) 143 kcal
    Salmon (wild) 182 kcal
    Liver (beef) 135 kcal
    Bone Marrow 770 kcal
    Cheddar Cheese 403 kcal
    Butter (unsalted) 717 kcal