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Carnivore Pizza Sauce

Michelle
A rich, creamy, tomato-free pizza sauce made entirely from animal-based ingredients. Ready in 30 minutes and perfect for any carnivore pizza night!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Wooden Spoon or Silicone Spatula
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Optional: immersion blender

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef preferably 80/20
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tbsp beef tallow or butter
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 2 oz of cream cheese softened
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • Optional: 2 tbsp bone marrow or finely minced liver optional for added nutrition

Instructions
 

  • Brown the beef. Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up as you go, until fully browned. Don't rush this step a good sear = more flavor!
  • Add the butter. Stir in the butter and let it melt completely into the beef. Let it get all cozy in there.
  • Pour in the broth. Add the beef broth and bring the whole thing to a gentle simmer.
  • Simmer and thicken. Let it go uncovered for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally. You'll see it start to thicken and the flavors will deepen this is where the magic happens!
  • Make it creamy. Reduce heat to low and stir in the softened cream cheese and heavy cream. Mix until fully melted and smooth.
  • Optional upgrade. If you're using bone marrow or liver, stir it in now and cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Blend if you want. Prefer a smoother sauce? Hit it with an immersion blender for a silky, pizza-shop-worthy texture.
  • Season and serve. Add salt to taste, let it cool just slightly, then slather it on your crust!

Notes

  • Fat matters: Use 80/20 or 70/30 ground beef for the best flavor and texture. Lean beef will make the sauce dry and less satisfying.
  • Soften your cream cheese: Take it out of the fridge 10–15 minutes before cooking to avoid lumps in your sauce.
  • Don't rush the simmer: Those 15–20 minutes are where the flavors really develop. Low and slow wins here.
  • Freeze for later: Portion into silicone muffin cups or ice cube trays and freeze for up to 2 months. Perfect for quick weeknight pizza nights.
  • Blend for kids: A quick blitz with an immersion blender makes it smooth and "normal" looking, picky eaters won't suspect a thing!
  • Dairy-free option: Swap cream cheese and heavy cream for extra beef tallow and a splash of bone broth to keep it fully dairy-free.
Keyword Carnivore Pizza Sauce