Carnivore recipes

The carnivore diet is radically simple: meat, fish, eggs, and animal products form the basis. To get started, you mainly need saturation, Variety and clear instructionsThis article provides you Main courses, Desserts and Snacks – each with Keto variant for all those who want to approach it cautiously.

1) Main courses
2) Dessert
3) Snacks

Mains

Why is it important for beginners? Many people start with steak and ground beef – good, but often quickly become monotonous. By trying different cuts and preparations, you avoid monotony, cover nutrients, and stay on track.

1) Buttergebratenes Steak

Suitable cuts: Ribeye, Hanging Tender (Crown meat), entrecôte, rump steak, fillet

Ingredients (2 servings):

• 2 Steaks (250–300 g
• 50 g butter or beef tallow
• Salt

Preparation:

1. Temper the steaks for 30 minutes before frying.
2. Heat the pan highly, melt the butter.
3. Steaks je Seite ca. 3–4 Min. braten (medium-rare).
4. Season with salt, pour butter over it and leave to rest for 2 mins.

Beginner's tip: Crown meat provides a lot of flavor and is cheaper than fillet (often even cheaper than minced meat).

Keto variant: With broccoli, avocado, olives or green asparagus and herb butter.

2) Carnivore burgers without buns

Ingredients (2 servings):

• 400 g minced beef (rather greasy)
• 20 g butter or beef tallow
• Salt
• Optional: 2 slices of cheese, 2 fried eggs

Preparation:

1. Shape the mince into 4 patties, season with plenty of salt.
2. Fry in a pan/grill for 3–4 min. per side.
3. Optionally, top with cheese or fried egg.

Beginner's tip: Hack is inexpensive, flexible and very filling.

Keto variant: Serve in large lettuce leaves or low-carb rolls.

3) Bone Marrow Spoon

Ingredients (2 servings):

• 4 marrow bones (long/shin bones)
• Salt

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C.
2. Roast the bones for 20 mins.
3. Spoon out the pulp, season with salt and serve immediately.

Beginner's tip: Delivers healthy fats and collagen – important against cravings.

Keto variant: With parsley and a little olive oil.

4) Roasted beef liver

Ingredients (2 servings):

• 400 g beef or calf's liver
• 40 g butter or ghee
• Salt

Preparation:

1. Cut the liver into 1 cm slices.
2. Heat the butter, fry the liver for 1–2 mins. on each side.
3. Serve immediately and season with salt.

Beginner's tip: liver covers vitamin A, B12 and iron – 1x per week is enough.

Keto variant: With fried onions or garlic butter.

5) Eggs & Bacon

Ingredients (2 servings):

• 4 eggs
• 150 g Speck/Bacon
• 20 g Butter

Preparation:

1. Fry the bacon until crispy.
2. Prepare eggs in butter as fried eggs or scrambled eggs.
3. Serve together.

Beginner's tip: Familiar taste, eases the transition.

Keto variant: With avocado or diced tomatoes.

6) Beef tongue or boiled beef (stewed)

Ingredients (4 servings):

• 1 beef tongue (1–1.5 kg) or 1 boiled beef (1–1.5 kg)
• 1 l beef stock or salt water

Preparation:

1. Bring the meat to the boil in the stock, then simmer gently for 3–4 hrs.
2. Tongue: Peel off the skin, cut into slices.
3. Boiled beef: Cut into slices against the grain and serve with broth.

Beginner's tip: Collagen-rich cuts support intestines and joints.

Keto variant: With cauliflower or celery puree.

7) Bone broth - Bone Broth

We have also written a guide on this topic: "What makes beef bone broth so healthy?"

Ingredients (approx. 2 l):

• 1.5 kg of beef bones (marrow, joint bones, oxtail)
• 2 l water
• Salt

Preparation:

1. Bring the bones to the boil with water, skim off the foam.
2. Simmer gently for 6–12 hours.
3. Strain, salt.

Beginner's tip: Balance of electrolytes, helpful against Keto flu.

Keto variant: Cook the soup vegetables (celery/leek) with the soup.

8) Grilled lamb chops

Ingredients (2 servings):

• 4 Lammkoteletts (150 g)
• 30 g Butter
• Salt

Preparation:

1. Salt the chops and grill them with hot water for 2–3 mins. per side.
2. Leave to rest in butter for 2 minutes.

Beginner's tip: A change from beef; different flavors and fatty acids.

Keto variant: With herb marinade and grilled zucchini.

9) Carnivore -Omelette

Ingredients (2 servings):

• 4 eggs
• 30 g Butter
• Optional: 50 g cheese

Preparation:

1. Whisk the eggs, season with salt.
2. Melt the butter, add the egg mixture, leave to set.
3. Optionally, fill with cheese and fold up.

Beginner's tip: Fast, cheap, easy to digest.

Keto variant: Fill with spinach or mushrooms.

10) Raw Beef Liver Cubes (optional)

Ingredients (2 servings):

• 200 g beef liver
• Salt

Preparation:

1. Cut the liver into 1 cm cubes.
2. Freeze for at least 24 hours.
3. Eat frozen or slightly thawed raw; Salt sparingly.

Beginner's tip: Maximum nutrient density – even small amounts are enough.

Keto variant: Briefly fry in butter, e.g. next to avocado.

11) Cevapcici (Carnivore -Style)

Ingredients (for approx. 12 pieces / 4 servings):

• 600 g minced beef (alternatively half beef, half lamb for more flavor)
• 20 g beef fat or butter (optional for more juiciness)
• 2 tsp salt
• ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper (optional)
• 1 egg (optional, ensures better binding)

Preparation:

1. Mix the minced meat with salt (and optionally pepper and egg) thoroughly in a bowl.
2. With slightly damp hands, form small, elongated rolls (approx. 8–10 cm long).
3. Heat a grill pan or grill until very hot.
4. Grill the cevapcici over high heat for about 6–8 minutes until they are nicely browned on the outside and juicy on the inside.
5. Serve immediately – plain or topped with a little melted butter.

Beginner's tip: Cevapcici They bring variety and a familiar dish to the plate. They're also ideal for preparing and freezing—perfect for anyone looking for some structure in their meal plan when starting out.

Keto variant: If you like, you can mix some finely chopped garlic or onion (low-carb) into the meat or serve the cevapcici with a dollop of Greek yogurt.

12) Pork belly roast with crispy crust

Ingredients (for 4 servings):

• 1.2 kg pork belly (with rind)
• 2 tsp salt
• Optional: 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt for the crust

Preparation:

1. Pork belly rind with a sharp knife cut diamond-shaped, without cutting into the meat.
2. Rub the meat with salt on all sides, making sure to massage the rind thoroughly.
3. Preheat oven to 160°C fan.
4. Place the pork belly on a rack over a roasting pan (rind facing up) and cook for approx. 2.5 hours Cook until the meat is tender.
5. For the crust, set the oven temperature to 220 °C top heat/grill increase and the meat further 10–15 minutes Grill until the rind pops crispy.
6. Let rest for 5-10 minutes, then slice and serve.

Beginner's tip: pork belly is an ideal cut for Carnivore -Beginner because he naturally high in fat and therefore provides long-lasting energy. The crispy crust makes it a real highlight and prevents culinary boredom.

Keto variant: If you like, you can season the roast with a little pepper or garlic or serve it with a small portion of sauerkraut (low-carb).

13) Note on bratwurst, grilled cheese & Co.

Many who are Carnivore -Nutrition begin, like to make Bratwursts or Grilled cheesebecause they are practical and familiar. It's worth taking a closer look at the ingredients list.

• Purity of ingredients: Ideally, sausages should consist only of meat, bacon, salt, and possibly natural casing. Avoid products with Sugar, starch, breadcrumbs, vegetable oils or E numbers.
• Fat content: Choose variants with a higher fat content (e.g. pork or mixed mince) to get enough energy – especially in the Adaptation phase the Carnivore -Nutrition.
• No fillers: The same applies to grilled cheese or cheese sausages: if possible, avoid vegetable stabilizers, carrageenan or modified starch.
• Seasoning: Purist Carnivore Variation: just with salt. If you want some variety and are keto-tolerant, you can use pepper or herbs.
• Processing: The fresher and simpler the product (e.g. artisanal butcher's sausage), the better for the intestines and digestibility.

Conclusion: Bratwurst, grilled cheese & similar products can be a practical addition – but only if they clearly declared and do not contain any hidden herbal additives. Especially in the beginning, it is helpful to avoid pure meat products to take advantage of the Carnivore -To fully experience nutrition.

Desserts 

Why helpful? During the transition, many miss sweets. These desserts offer creamy textures without sugar—ideal for replacing habits without relapse.

1) Mascarpone-not-crème

Ingredients (2 servings):

• 200 g Mascarpone
• 2 egg yolks
• 20 g Butter, geschmolzen

Preparation:

1. Stir the mascarpone, egg yolks and butter until smooth.
2. Pour into small bowls, chill for 1–2 hrs.

Beginner's tip: Creamy, rich, satisfies the “dessert reflex”.

Keto variant: With vanilla and optionally a few berries.

2) Collagen curd casserole

Ingredients (2 pieces):

• 250 g quark
• 2 Eggs
• 2 EL Collagen Powder
• 30 g Butter

Preparation:

1. Mix all the ingredients and pour into greased ramekins.
2. Bake at 180 °C for approx. 30 mins., leave to cool.

Beginner's tip: “Cake substitute” without flour and sugar.

Keto variant: With lemon zest and a little erythritol or simply with unsweetened coconut flakes. 

3) Sahne-„Ice Cream“

Ingredients (2 servings):

• 200 ml whipped cream
• 2 egg yolks

Preparation:

1. Beat the cream until stiff, fold in the egg yolks.
2. Freeze and stir every 30-45 min. until creamy.

Beginner's tip: Cold, creamy texture replaces traditional ice cream.

Keto variant: With real vanilla or cocoa substitute.

4) Panna Cotta (jellies)

Ingredients (2 servings):

• 250 ml cream
• 1 sheet of gelatine (soak according to instructions)

Preparation:

1. Gently heat the cream (do not boil).
2. Stir in the swollen gelatine until it comes off.
3. Pour into ramekins and chill for 4 hrs.

Beginner's tip: Gelatin provides Collagen – good for intestines/joints.

Keto variant: Garnish with cinnamon or a few berries.

5) Carnivore cheese platter

Ingredients: Brie, Cheddar, Parmesan (optional)

Preparation: Arrange cheese in slices/cubes, staggering as desired (mild → strong).

Beginner's tip: “Dessert feeling” without sugar, very filling.

Keto variant: Combine with a few walnuts.

Snacks 

Why helpful? On the go or during breaks, snacks prevent you from falling into old patterns. With carnivorous options, you stay consistentlywithout snacking on the side.

1) Beef Jerky

Ingredients:

• 500 g beef (thinly sliced, e.g. top shell)
• Salt

Preparation:

1. Salt the meat strips and place on a grid.
2. Dry at 70 °C convection/dehydrator for 6–8 hrs, until flexible and dry (it is best to experiment a little here to determine which degree of drying you prefer).

Beginner's tip: Perfect for taking with you; prevents “emergency purchases.”

Keto variant: Season with pepper or paprika.

2) Cheese chips

Ingredients: 150 g hard cheese (e.g. Parmesan), in thin slices

Preparation:

1. Place the slices on baking paper.
2. Bake at 180 °C for approx. 8–10 mins. until golden and crispy; Leave to cool.

Beginner's tip: Crispy like chips, but without carbohydrates.

Keto variant: Sprinkle with herbs or sesame seeds.

3) Pork Rinds

Ingredients:

• 200 g pork skin (cut into pieces)
• Salt

Preparation:

1. Fry in hot lard/deep fryer until popped up.
2. Drain on kitchen paper, season with salt.

Beginner's tip: Crispy, high in protein, extremely filling.

Keto variant: Season with chili or paprika.

4) Boiled eggs

Ingredients: 6 eggs, salt

Preparation:

1. Hard: cook for 8-10 mins (soft: 5-6 mins).
2. Quench, peel, salt.

Beginner's tip: The simplest snack – always ready, edible anywhere.

Keto variant: Serve with avocado halves.

5) Salmon/Sardine Snack

Ingredients: 150 g smoked salmon or 1 can of sardines in their own juice/olive oil

Preparation: Serve straight away or enjoy in cans on the go.

Beginner's tip: Delivers Omega-3 and high-quality protein – zero effort.

Keto variant: With a little lemon and fresh herbs.

6) Salami Sticks

Beginner's tip: A convenient option for beginners—zero effort. But beware of the ingredients!

 

Conclusion

With these Recipes you have everything you need to get started in the Carnivore -Nutrition need:

• Main courses for variety & satiety
• Desserts as sugar-free, creamy alternatives
• Snacks for consistent staying on track

This will keep you full, motivated and avoid typical beginner mistakes.

Do you have another recipe idea? Send us your recipe with picture to info@carnivoro.eu – we would be very happy about it!