🔥 Cheesy Shell Carnivore Tacos
🧀 Ingredients
For the Cheese Shells:
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or mozzarella, Monterey Jack, etc.)
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Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
For the Filling:
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1 lb ground beef (80/20 is great)
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4 slices of bacon, chopped
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1/2 lb ground pork or sausage (optional for variety)
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1 tsp salt (or to taste)
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1/2 tsp black pepper (optional for dirty carnivore)
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1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional – dirty carnivore)
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1 tbsp beef tallow or butter (optional, for extra fat)
Toppings (Optional):
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Shredded cheese
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Crispy bacon bits
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Fried egg
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Carnivore sour cream (whipped cream cheese + beef gelatin)
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Bone marrow butter drizzle
🔪 Instructions
1. Make the Cheese Shells
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use a silicone mat.
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Make 4 small mounds of shredded cheese (about 1/2 cup each), spaced apart.
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Flatten each mound into a circle (~5–6 inches).
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Bake for 6–8 minutes, until bubbly and golden around the edges.
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Remove and let cool for 1 minute, then drape each over a wooden spoon handle, spatula handle, or bowl edge to form a taco shell shape.
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Let them harden (2–3 minutes).
2. Make the Meat Filling
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In a skillet over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crisp.
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Add ground beef (and pork/sausage if using).
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Cook until browned and cooked through.
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Add salt and any optional seasonings. Stir well.
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Drain excess fat if needed (or keep for juiciness!).
3. Assemble Tacos
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Place the cheese shell on a plate.
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Add a generous scoop of hot meat filling.
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Top with optional carnivore toppings (extra cheese, bacon, or egg).
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Serve immediately while the shells are still crispy!
🥓 Tips & Variations
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Use different cheese types for the shell — try pepper jack for spice!
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Add liver (ground/blended) into the meat mix for added nutrients.
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If you’re dirty carnivore, a touch of mustard or hot sauce can be nice.