1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 or higher for richer flavor)

8 bacon strips (diced)

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite carnivore-friendly cheese)

1/2 cup heavy cream (optional, for richer texture)

1/4 cup beef broth (optional, for extra richness)

1 tbsp butter or beef tallow (for baking dish greasing)

1/4 tsp garlic powder (optional, leave out for strict carnivore)

1/4 tsp onion powder (optional, skip for strict carnivore)

1/4 tsp salt (to taste)

1/4 tsp black pepper (optional, skip for strict carnivore)

Preheat the Oven:

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with butter or beef tallow.

Cook the Bacon:

In a large skillet, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 5–7 minutes.

Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pan.

Cook the Ground Beef:

In the same pan with the bacon drippings, place the ground beef.

Cook over medium heat, crumbling the meat, until browned and cooked through (7–10 minutes).

Drain off any excess grease, if needed, and season with salt, pepper, and desired garlic or onion powder.

Assemble the Casserole:

Spread the ground beef, which has been cooked, evenly in the greased baking dish.

Sprinkle the crumbled pieces of crispy bacon over the beef.

If using, add the heavy cream and beef broth for extra richness, stirring gently to mix all together.

Add the Cheese:

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the beef and bacon mixture, spreading it evenly over the top.

Bake the Casserole:

Put the casserole in the hot oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the casserole is hot throughout. If you prefer the cheese a little crispy on top, broil for another 1-2 minutes.

Let the casserole sit for a few minutes before serving to let it set.

Serve warm and enjoy the cheesy, savory goodness!

Extra Cheese: Use extra cheese to make the casserole more gooey, or add varying cheese for flavors (gouda or mozzarella, etc.).

Add More Fat: To add even more richness, you can put more melted butter or bacon drippings on the casserole prior to serving.

Storage: Keep leftover casserole in a fridge-safe container covered with a lid in the fridge for up to 3 days. Microwave or oven heat as needed.

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