Ground beef is high in essential Carnivore Diet macronutrients (fat and protein) and key vitamins and minerals (B vitamins, Zinc, Iron, etc.), which benefit all individuals, especially athletes. These Carnivore Diet ground beef recipes help you make easy, nutritious, and mouth-watering dishes quickly. Whether you are on a Carnivore Diet and other low-carb diets like Keto or just enjoy meaty dishes, these Carnivore recipes bring variety to your low-carb meal plan. Let’s get cooking!
Carnivore Diet Ground Beef Recipes
Choosing the right food is one of the pillars of the Carnivore Diet. Since Carnivore is the last stage of The Primal Diet, which focuses on root-cause healing, you need to learn the most nutritious ingredients and ways to make Carnivore dishes with them.
Although knowing the right foods is important, it is secondary to determining the right macronutrient ratio based on your metabolic flexibility.
So, if you don’t know the proper ratio, it is best to consult a healthcare professional. Then, use this 30-Day Carnivore Diet Meal Plan PDF (Downloadable File) to prepare personalized meals based on your macronutrient goals.
The next step is to use Carnivore Diet recipes to make easy and quick meals. Whether you are busy or just don’t want to spend much time preparing Carnivore-friendly meals, these Carnivore Diet recipes will help you get the job done.
These recipes are not only healthy and nutritious but also super yummy! Whether you are on a low-carb diet or simply enjoy meat, you can use the following Carnivore Diet meal ideas.
Carnivore Diet Beef Breakfast Sausage Sandwich with Eggs
Ingredients:
2 sausage patties
1 egg
1 tsp butter or bacon grease
1 ounce cheddar cheese
Instructions:
Melt butter over medium heat.
Use your palm to make sausage patties.
Put the patties in the hot pan and cook them over medium heat.
Turn them when their color turns brown, and let the other side cook.
Fry the egg with butter. Make it sunny side up, as we need the runny yolk as a sauce.
Use the patties as buns. Place one on a plate, and the fried egg will be on top. Then, put the slice of cheddar on the egg and the other patty on it.
Tada! Your yummy breakfast sandwich is ready!
Average Macronutrients, Vitamins, and Minerals in Each Serving:
Calories: 615 kcal
Protein: 33g
Fat: 54g
Carbs: 4g
Vitamin A: 500 IU
Vitamin D: 35 IU
Vitamin B12: 3.1 µg
Riboflavin (B2): 0.5 mg
Niacin (B3): 4.3 mg
Pantothenic Acid (B5): 1.5 mg
Vitamin B6: 0.3 mg
Folate: 20 µg
Calcium: 210 mg
Iron: 3 mg
Magnesium: 35 mg
Phosphorus: 270 mg
Potassium: 480 mg
Sodium: 800 mg
Carnivore Diet and Keto Air Fryer Recipes: Double Beef Burger
Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
1 large egg
4 strips of bacon
Cheese
Redmond’s real salt
Instructions:
Mix ground beef, egg, and salt, and divide the beef into four portions, 125g each.
Shape the burgers using a burger mold or your hands.
Pop two burgers in the Airfryer at 180°C for 9 minutes.
Pop the bacon in the Airfryer at 180°C for 6 minutes.
Place a burger patty on the bottom. Then, add cheese and bacon.
Put the other patty on top and enjoy!
Average Macronutrients, Vitamins, and Minerals in Each Serving:
Mix the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, and salt in a bowl.
Spread the cooked ground beef in a baking dish.
Pour and spread the egg mixture over the beef.
Bake in the oven for about minutes until the eggs are set.
Remove from the oven. Serve after 5 minutes when it’s cool.
Bon Appetit!
Average Macronutrients, Vitamins, and Minerals in Each Serving:
Calories: 2403 kcal
Protein: 165g
Fat: 193g
Carbs: 13g
Vitamin A: 1500 IU
Vitamin D: 100 IU
Vitamin B12: 8.0 µg
Riboflavin (B2): 2.5 mg
Niacin (B3): 12 mg
Pantothenic Acid (B5): 4 mg
Vitamin B6: 0.9 mg
Folate: 50 µg
Calcium: 600 mg
Iron: 9 mg
Magnesium: 120 mg
Phosphorus: 650 mg
Potassium: 950 mg
Sodium: 1200 mg
Carnivore Diet Ground Beef and Creamy Cheese Sauce
Ingredients:
1/2 pound of ground beef
3 tbsp butter
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar/jack cheese
1 pinch of salt
Pepper (optional)
Instructions:
Mix ground beef and salt (and pepper). Cook it with 1 tbsp butter over medium heat and set aside.
Melt butter in a skillet over low heat.
Add the cream to the melted butter and mix.
Add cheese and let it melt. Stir until the sauce is thick and creamy.
Add the ground beef mixture to the sauce and mix well.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Average Macronutrients, Vitamins, and Minerals in Each Serving:
Calories: 991 kcal
Protein: 52.5g
Fat: 88g
Carbs: 2.5g
Vitamin A: 650 IU
Vitamin D: 60 IU
Vitamin B12: 3.5 µg
Riboflavin (B2): 0.6 mg
Niacin (B3): 5 mg
Pantothenic Acid (B5): 1.8 mg
Vitamin B6: 0.2 mg
Folate: 20 µg
Calcium: 300 mg
Iron: 3 mg
Magnesium: 50 mg
Phosphorus: 340 mg
Potassium: 550 mg
Sodium: 800 mg
Carnivore Diet Breakfast: Keto Carnivore Ground Beef and Eggs
Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
6 hard-boiled eggs
Instructions:
Boil some water in a small pot. Once boiled, place six eggs in the water.
Let the boiled eggs cool. Then, peel them and set them aside.
Divide the beef—In a separate bowl, divide the ground beef into six portions and form them into mini burger patties.
Wrap the beef around the eggs.
Heat your oven to 350F (176C).
Place the mix in a baking tray and bake for 20-25 minutes or until crispy.
Smother with Kelly Hogan’s tangy BBQ sauce, and enjoy!
Average Macronutrients, Vitamins, and Minerals in Each Serving:
Calories: 1572 kcal
Protein: 124g
Fat: 122g
Carbs: 6g
Vitamin A: 700 IU
Vitamin D: 120 IU
Vitamin B12: 9.0 µg
Riboflavin (B2): 1.5 mg
Niacin (B3): 10 mg
Pantothenic Acid (B5): 3.5 mg
Vitamin B6: 0.7 mg
Folate: 30 µg
Calcium: 380 mg
Iron: 5 mg
Magnesium: 85 mg
Phosphorus: 500 mg
Potassium: 800 mg
Sodium: 1100 mg
Carnivore Diet Ground Pork and Beef Casserole
Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
1 cup beef bone broth
6 eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp cream cheese
1 tsp salt (optional)
1/2 tsp black pepper (optional)
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 175°C.
Cook the meats over medium heat.
Add bone broth, salt, and pepper to meats and mix well. Then, set aside.
Break the eggs in a bowl and whisk well.
Add cream, cream cheese, and salt to the eggs and whisk well.
Pour the mixture into the beef and broth mix.
Pour the mixture into a casserole dish.
Bake in the oven for 30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
Serve hot, and enjoy!
Average Macronutrients, Vitamins, and Minerals in Each Serving:
Calories: 3382 kcal
Protein: 226g
Fat: 279g
Carbs: 12g
Vitamin A: 2000 IU
Vitamin D: 150 IU
Vitamin B12: 11.0 µg
Riboflavin (B2): 3 mg
Niacin (B3): 18 mg
Pantothenic Acid (B5): 5 mg
Vitamin B6: 1 mg
Folate: 80 µg
Calcium: 800 mg
Iron: 12 mg
Magnesium: 120 mg
Phosphorus: 950 mg
Potassium: 1200 mg
Sodium: 1500 mg
Carnivore Breakfast Casserole With Ground Beef
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
6 large eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream
Some salt
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Cook the ground beef over medium heat and set aside.
Whisk six eggs, salt, and heavy cream.
Add the mixture to the cooked beef and pour into an oven-proof baking dish.
Bake for 30 minutes until the mixture is firm and cooked.
Sprinkle some cheese on top and enjoy!
Average Macronutrients, Vitamins, and Minerals in Each Serving:
Calories: 1185 kcal
Protein: 85g
Fat: 91g
Carbs: 5g
Vitamin A: 950 IU
Vitamin D: 75 IU
Vitamin B12: 6.5 µg
Riboflavin (B2): 1 mg
Niacin (B3): 7 mg
Pantothenic Acid (B5): 2.2 mg
Vitamin B6: 0.5 mg
Folate: 25 µg
Calcium: 350 mg
Iron: 4 mg
Magnesium: 60 mg
Phosphorus: 520 mg
Potassium: 700 mg
Carnivore Diet Ground Beef Muffins with Eggs for All Meals
Ingredients:
2 lbs ground beef
2 eggs
2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper (optional)
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Mix meat, eggs, and salt (and pepper).
Prepare the muffin pan with the liners.
Fill ¾ of each muffin cup with the batter.
Place the pan in the oven and bake for about 30 minutes.
Remove from the oven and serve hot. Bon Appetit!
Average Macronutrients, Vitamins, and Minerals in Each Serving:
Calories: 722 kcal
Protein: 43g
Fat: 60g
Carbs: 3g
Vitamin A: 850 IU
Vitamin D: 50 IU
Vitamin B12: 5 µg
Riboflavin (B2): 0.8 mg
Niacin (B3): 6 mg
Pantothenic Acid (B5): 1.5 mg
Vitamin B6: 0.4 mg
Folate: 15 µg
Calcium: 270 mg
Iron: 3 mg
Magnesium: 50 mg
Phosphorus: 350 mg
Potassium: 450 mg
Sodium: 800 mg
Carnivore Diet Muffins with Ground Beef and Eggs
Ingredients:
8 oz. ground beef
9 eggs
Some butter
1 tsp salt
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Grease the muffin tin with butter and set aside.
Cook ground beef with butter over medium heat.
Whisk eggs, add beef and salt, and mix well.
Pour the batter into muffin tins and bake in the oven for about 20 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Enjoy the yummy muffins!
Average Macronutrients, Vitamins, and Minerals in Each Serving:
Calories: 722 kcal
Protein: 45g
Fat: 58g
Carbs: 3g
Vitamin A: 900 IU
Vitamin D: 55 IU
Vitamin B12: 5.5 µg
Riboflavin (B2): 1.2 mg
Niacin (B3): 7 mg
Pantothenic Acid (B5): 2 mg
Vitamin B6: 0.5 mg
Folate: 25 µg
Calcium: 310 mg
Iron: 3 mg
Magnesium: 55 mg
Phosphorus: 370 mg
Potassium: 520 mg
Sodium: 900 mg
Carnivore Beef Stroganoff for Lunch or Dinner
Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
1 cup beef bone broth
4 oz. cream cheese
1 tsp salt
Instructions:
Cook ground beef over medium heat.
Add bone broth and cream cheese in order. Then add salt.
Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes until only half of the liquid is left.
Serve it hot, and enjoy!
Average Macronutrients, Vitamins, and Minerals in Each Serving:
Calories: 747 kcal
Protein: 42g
Fat: 60g
Carbs: 4g
Vitamin A: 800 IU
Vitamin D: 60 IU
Vitamin B12: 4.5 µg
Riboflavin (B2): 0.6 mg
Niacin (B3): 5 mg
Pantothenic Acid (B5): 1.8 mg
Vitamin B6: 0.3 mg
Folate: 20 µg
Calcium: 250 mg
Iron: 3 mg
Magnesium: 40 mg
Phosphorus: 300 mg
Potassium: 400 mg
Sodium: 750 mg
What Is Ground Beef?
Ground beef, one of the main foods on the Carnivore Diet, is meat finely chopped or mechanically ground from various cuts of beef.
It’s available in different lean-to-fat ratios (such as 80/20, 85/15, or 90/10) and is used to make various Carnivore and non-Carnivore dishes, including burgers, meat sauces, casseroles, and more.
Those on Carnivore or other low-carb diets, like Keto, love ground beef for its simplicity, nutrient density, and ability to deliver high-quality protein and essential fats.
So, we should find ground beef for our Carnivore meals to increase the nutrients and make the most of this low-carb, animal-based diet.
The Best Ground Beef for the Carnivore Diet
To find the best best ground beef for the Carnivore Diet, you should look for:
Higher Fat Content: An 80/20 blend (80% lean, 20% fat) is popular among Carnivores because the extra fat provides satiety, flavor, and a greater calorie density without added carbohydrates.
Grass-Fed Beef: Grass-fed beef has a better nutrient profile, including higher vitamin E, omega-3 fatty acids, and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), which have various health benefits, including reducing inflammation.
Minimally Processed: Choose ground beef that is minimally processed and free from additives or fillers, keeping it 100% animal-sourced.
While exact numbers vary with the fat ratio and whether the beef is grass- or grain-fed, here’s a general idea (per 4‑oz serving of 80/20 ground beef):
Calories: 200–250 kcal
Protein: 17–20g
Fat: 15–20g
Carbohydrates: 0g
Vitamin B12: 2–3 µg
Niacin (B3): 4–6 mg
Iron: 2–3 mg
Zinc: 4–5 mg
Phosphorus: 180–200 mg
These nutrients, vitamins, and minerals in ground beef are the source of various health benefits that this kind of meat offers.
The Benefits of Ground Beef
Ground beef provides several advantages, especially on a Carnivore or Ketogenic diet, including:
High-Quality Protein: It provides all essential amino acids needed for muscle repair, enzyme production, and bodily functions.
Nutrient Density: Beef is packed with vitamins (especially B vitamins) and minerals (iron, zinc, phosphorus), which help energy production, red blood cell formation, and immune health.
Versatility: Ground beef can be used in many Carnivore recipes, with different seasonings and cooking methods, adding variety to our meals.
Satiety: The blend of protein and fats helps keep you full, which can help weight management and reduce cravings.
Cost-Effective: Ground beef is usually more affordable than whole cuts, making it a budget-friendly option for daily use.
You can make ground beef in many ways, using different cooking styles and methods. But here are the best methods of cooking ground beef on a Carnivore Diet.
Sautéing/Skillet Browning: This method renders fat, develops a nice crust, and works well for burgers, tacos, and sauces.
Grilling: Make ground beef patties and grill them. This method creates a delicious, smoky flavor.
Baking: It is an easy and popular way of cooking ground beef. You can bake ground beef and make casseroles or meatloaf.
Slow-Cooking: Slow-cooking ground beef is a good way to mix flavors and make the meat extra tender for stews or chili.
Air Frying: It is a newer method that can produce a crispy exterior without added fat and is great for those watching their caloric intake.