5 Essential and Simple Yet Delicious Carnivore Recipes
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Oh, you’re in for a treat! Carnivore recipes don’t have to be complicated, my dear. Simple ingredients, lots of love, and a little creativity go a long way. Let’s dive into five carnivore diet ideas that will make your taste buds dance, all while keeping you on track with your carnivore diet! These easy carnivore meals will make it simple to stay on track!
- Nonna’s Perfect Ribeye Steak
A beautiful ribeye is the king of carnivore meals, and it’s so easy to make!
- Ingredients:
- 1 Ribeye steak (1 to 1.5 inches thick)
- Sea salt
- Grass-fed tallow (for cooking)
- Instructions:
- Take the steak out of the fridge 30 minutes before cooking to reach room temperature.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until it’s hot, then add a generous portion of tallow.
- Season the steak with sea salt and place it in the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side for a medium-rare finish (adjust for your preference).
- Let the steak rest for a few minutes before slicing. The juices will settle, and the flavor will be perfect.
Serve with a side of crispy bacon or a fried egg on top – bellissima!
- Carnivore Breakfast Bake (BBBE-Style)
This dish is inspired by Dr. Berry’s BBBE (Beef, Butter, Bacon, and Eggs) approach. It's perfect for breakfast or any meal of the day!
- Ingredients:
- 6 slices of bacon
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt to taste
- Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook the ground beef until browned. Season with a little salt.
- In a baking dish, layer the cooked ground beef, then crumble the bacon over the top.
- Crack the eggs over the meat mixture, and dot with butter.
- Bake in the oven for 15 minutes or until the eggs are set to your liking.
Serve hot and enjoy with a nice cup of bone broth!
- Butter-Basted Salmon with Crispy Skin
Fish can be carnivore too, and this salmon recipe is both simple and luxurious!
- Ingredients:
- 2 salmon fillets (with skin on)
- 2 tbsp grass-fed tallow
- Salt to taste
- Lemon wedges (optional)
- Instructions:
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add tallow.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt. Place them skin-side down in the skillet.
- Cook for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy. Turn the fillets over and cook for another 2-3 minutes, basting with the melted butter.
- Serve hot with a wedge of lemon (if desired).
Buonissimo! A taste of the sea in every bite.
- Nonna’s Egg Drop Soup
A warm, comforting soup that’s easy on the stomach and packed with protein!
- Ingredients:
- 4 cups bone broth (beef or chicken)
- 3 large eggs
- Salt to taste
- Optional: A drizzle of melted butter or ghee
- Instructions:
- Bring the bone broth to a gentle boil in a saucepan.
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs until well beaten.
- Slowly pour the eggs into the hot broth while stirring gently to create ribbons.
- Season with a little salt and add a drizzle of butter or ghee for extra richness.
Serve warm, and feel the love in every spoonful!
- Crispy Chicken Thighs with Butter and Thyme
Chicken thighs are tender, juicy, and perfect for a quick carnivore meal.
- Ingredients:
- 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 3 tbsp butter
- Salt to taste
- Optional: A few sprigs of fresh thyme
- Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel, and season generously with salt.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs skin-side down.
- Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy.
- Flip the chicken thighs over, add the thyme (if using), and transfer the skillet to the oven.
- Roast for an additional 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
Let it rest for a few minutes before serving, and enjoy!
These recipes are simple, but they’re made with love, the most important ingredient of all. Remember, cooking carnivore doesn’t have to be complicated – just delicious. Buon appetito, cara mia!