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Simple Carnivore Ground Beef Bowls

ByMichelle Updated onOctober 8, 2025
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The simple carnivore ground beef bowls are the ultimate no-fuss Carnivore meal hearty, flavorful, and ready in minutes. With just ground beef, butter, and salt, you’ll have a protein-packed dish that satisfies any time of day.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This quick skillet recipe is perfect for busy days or meal prep. It’s rich in flavor, budget-friendly, and endlessly adaptable enjoy it plain or top it with melted cheese or a fried egg for extra indulgence.

Carnivore Ground Beef Bowls

This simple ground beef bowl recipe is hearty, flavorful, and ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for busy Carnivore days, it’s rich, satisfying, and endlessly customizable with butter, cheese, or a fried egg on top.

Cooking Time Summary

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

(Serves 2)

  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • 1 tablespoon butter or beef tallow
  • Salt, to taste
  • Optional: ¼ cup shredded cheese or 1 fried egg on top

Cooking Time Details

  • Sauté: 8–10 minutes until browned
  • Rest: 2 minutes before serving

Instructions

Heat the Pan

Warm a skillet over medium heat and add butter or tallow until melted and sizzling.

Brown the Beef

Add ground beef and break it up with a spatula. Season generously with salt. Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and slightly crisp at the edges.

Serve

Spoon into a bowl and top with melted cheese or a fried egg if desired. Serve hot and enjoy.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • This recipe works great with ground pork or lamb for variety.
  • Use a cast iron pan for the best browning and flavor.

Quick Tip

For an extra flavor boost, let the beef sit undisturbed for a minute or two before stirring it helps develop a crispy, caramelized texture.

Utensils & Equipment

  • Skillet or frying pan
  • Spatula
  • Bowl and spoon

Serving Ideas

Even on a Carnivore Diet, there are plenty of ways to mix things up! Try topping your beef bowl with:

  • A fried or poached egg for extra richness
  • Melted cheese or a dollop of butter for more fat and flavor
  • Crispy bacon bits for a smoky crunch
  • A drizzle of beef tallow or pan drippings for that glossy finish

Make It Your Own

This recipe is your blank canvas. Swap ground beef for ground pork, lamb, or even a mix of meats for variety. You can also portion it into small containers for easy meal prep it reheats beautifully for quick lunches or snacks.

Try These Next

  • Butter-Basted Ribeye Steak — pure steak perfection
  • Cheesy Egg Muffins — easy grab-and-go Carnivore breakfast
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  • Pan-Seared Salmon with Butter Sauce — rich, flaky, and full of flavor
carnivore ground beef bowls

Carnivore Ground Beef Bowls

Michelle
This simple ground beef bowl is quick, hearty, and packed with flavor. Just ground beef, butter, and salt for the perfect easy Carnivore meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Resting Time 2 minutes mins
Total Time 12 minutes mins
Course Main Dishes
Servings 2

Equipment

  • Skillet or frying pan
  • Spatula
  • Bowl and spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb 450 g ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • 1 tablespoon butter or beef tallow
  • Salt to taste
  • Optional: ¼ cup shredded cheese or 1 fried egg on top

Instructions
 

  • Heat the Pan: Warm a skillet over medium heat and add butter or tallow until melted and sizzling.
  • Brown the Beef: Add ground beef and break it up with a spatula. Season generously with salt. Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and slightly crisp at the edges.
  • Serve: Spoon into a bowl and top with melted cheese or a fried egg if desired. Serve hot and enjoy.

Notes

For an extra flavor boost, let the beef sit undisturbed for a minute or two before stirring it helps develop a crispy, caramelized texture.

 

Keyword Carnivore Ground Beef Bowls

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Michelle

Hi, I’m Michelle, the founder, owner, author, and editor of OvenSpot. My passion for one-pot cooking commenced when I was working to prepare cafeteria lunches for school students. I am now on a mission to assist you in choosing the cooking pot or appliance you will use daily. As well as in-depth information to assist you in using and caring for your cookware and appliances. Along with the yummy recipes I use at home.
Questions? Reach out to Michelle at [email protected]

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