🧁 Carnivore Beef Muffins
These savory beef muffins are made with ground beef, eggs, and cheese, baked into perfectly portioned, protein-packed bites. They’re ideal for meal prep, snacking, or breakfast on the go – completely grain-free and zero carb!
📋 Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 preferred for juiciness)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or parmesan – optional but adds structure and flavor)
- 1 tbsp beef tallow or butter, melted
- ½ tsp salt (optional, depending on diet strictness)
- Optional additions: cooked bacon bits, chopped liver, bone marrow, or organ meat for added nutrition
🧑🍳 Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, eggs, melted fat, and cheese. Mix well with hands or spoon.
- Grease a non-stick muffin tin with butter or tallow.
- Evenly divide the mixture into 6–8 muffin cups, packing down slightly.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until fully cooked and golden on top.
- Let rest 5 minutes, then remove and serve warm or store for later.
📝 Notes:
- Drain excess fat after baking if desired (or save for cooking).
- Don’t overbake—this keeps them juicy and tender.
- Can be eaten warm, cold, or reheated.
💡 Tips:
- Add organ meat or marrow for nutrient density.
- Mix in crumbled cooked bacon or leftover steak pieces for variation.
- Bake in mini muffin tins for bite-sized snacks or toddler portions.
- Great with a runny fried egg on top for breakfast.
🍽️ Servings:
- Makes 6–8 muffins
- Serves 2–4 people, depending on appetite and use (main meal vs snack)
⚖️ Nutritional Info (Per Muffin, Approximate):
Based on 80/20 ground beef with cheese
- Calories: 180
- Protein: 14g
- Fat: 14g
- Carbs: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: Varies by cheese and seasoning
🌟 Benefits:
- Zero carbs – suitable for strict carnivore, keto, and low-carb diets
- Easy to meal prep and store
- High in bioavailable protein and fat
- Customizable with organ meats or different animal-based ingredients
- Great for on-the-go, lunchboxes, or batch cooking
❓ Q/A:
Q: Can I make these dairy-free?
A: Yes! Omit the cheese entirely. The eggs and beef are enough to hold the muffins together.
Q: How do I store and reheat them?
A: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in microwave or air fryer for best texture.
Q: Can I freeze them?
A: Absolutely! Freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw in fridge or microwave before reheating.
Q: Are these good for carnivore kids?
A: Yes! These are nutrient-dense and finger-food friendly – great for all ages on animal-based diets.