Some may think Carnivore is a monotonous rotation of steak, bacon, and eggs. While those foods are staples, a Carnivore menu can be rich, diverse, and highly satisfying if you know the right Carnivore Diet recipes. Whether you are trying to burn fat, build muscle, eat on a budget, or save time, there is a recipe for you here.
Highlights
Choose Your Carnivore Goal
The first step on a Carnivore Diet is to choose your goal. Why are you on a Carnivore Diet? The answer to this question, plus your metabolic flexibility and health status, determines the right macronutrient ratio for you.
Using this free Carnivore Diet Macto Calculator, you can find the right ratio based on your age, gender, and activity level.
You can also consult Carnivore Doctors near you and take necessary tests to get personalized guidance based on your health status and body needs.
Macronutrient ratio means where you can source your daily calories from. For example, most Carnivores get about 70% of their daily calories from fat sources, and the remaining 25% from protein sources, and less than 5% (or 0%) from carbohydrates.
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So, the foods you choose should match your macronutrients and health goals. Eating ribeye every day might be perfect for muscle gain, but it is not the best choice for fat loss.
Likewise, relying on chicken breast alone will make it harder to hit your fat targets if you are in a muscle-building phase.
So, let’s take a look at the table below, which is a quick reference for choosing the right cuts and cooking methods based on your needs.
Tip: Track your protein-to-fat ratio. For fat loss, consume more protein. For energy and satiety, slightly increase fat.
Although you should choose foods that help you hit your macro targets, it is good to know that food boredom is one of the biggest reasons people quit the Carnivore Diet.
But the good news is that you don’t have to eat bland, repetitive meals! Let’s learn about 15 Carnivore Diet recipes that you probably haven’t tried so far.
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Latin-Style Carnitas (Shredded Pork)
This is a unique dish you may not have tasted before, especially on a Carnivore Diet. It takes about 6 hours to be made, but with the following recipe and ingredients, you can make six servings.
Ingredients
1.5 kg (3.3 lbs) pork shoulder
250 g (8.8 oz) pork lard
2 tsp sea salt
Instructions
Cut pork into large chunks.
Place the chunks in a slow cooker with lard and salt.
Cook over low heat for 6 hours.
Shred meat, spread it on a baking tray, and broil it for 5 minutes until the edges are crispy.
You need about three hours to make a perfect dish of Rustic Osso Buco. As you can guess by its name, it is a super yummy dish! You can make four servings of it using the following ingredients and steps.
This is one of the simplest Carnivore Diet recipes for those who are looking for a quick fat boost. You can make four servings of this dish in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
400 g chicken skin
1 tsp salt
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).
Lay skins flat on a baking sheet.
Sprinkle it with salt.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until crispy.
Enjoy!
Macros (per 100g)
575 kcal
13 g protein
55 g fat
0 g carbohydrates
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Salmon with Butter Sauce
If you are on a Standard Carnivore Diet, avoid lemon in this recipe, but if you are on a Keto or Relaxed Carnivore Diet, you can include a teaspoon of lemon just to add a little more taste to this dish.
Two servings of this Carnivore meal can get ready in just about 15 minutes using the following ingredients and instructions.
You will love this dish even if you are not following a Carnivore Diet because you can make a serving in about 15 minutes. But it will taste unbelievably better than a quick meal!
Ingredients
300 g ribeye steak
2 tbsp butter (28 g)
1 clove garlic
1 tsp salt
Instructions
Season ribeye with salt.
Sear steak for 3–4 minutes per side in a hot skillet.
Add butter and smashed garlic, and baste the meat for 2 minutes.
This is a Carnivore meal you have probably not tried before. It is not so common but super nutritious for containing beef liver. You can make four servings in less than half an hour using one of the easiest Carnivore Diet recipes.
Ingredients
300 g beef liver
50 g butter
1 tsp salt
Instructions
Melt butter, sauté liver for 3–4 minutes until just cooked.
To make four servings of this delicious dish of beef short ribs, you need about six hours to let the meat cook slowly and be ready for a festive Carnivore meal.
Ingredients
1.2 kg beef short ribs
500 ml beef bone broth
2 tsp salt
Instructions
Season ribs and place them in a slow cooker.
Add broth and cook on low heat for 6 hours until tender.
Optional: broil for 5 minutes for crust.
Remove from the heat and enjoy!
Macros (per 300 g)
810 kcal
60 g protein
63 g fat
0 g carbohydrates
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Pan-Seared Lamb Chops
Lamb chops are super delicious and easy to make. You just need 15 minutes to make two servings of this dish. You just need to prepare the following ingredients and take the steps.
Ingredients
4 lamb chops (150 g each)
2 tbsp lamb fat or ghee
1 tsp salt
Instructions
Heat fat in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear chops for 3–4 minutes per side until browned.
This tasty dish is more suitable for those on a Relaxed Carnivore Diet because it includes cream cheese. You can make two servings of it using two simple steps in less than five minutes.
This dish of pork belly burnt ends is a meal you can make on the weekend or when you have about 3 hours and 15 minutes. You can make four servings using the following ingredients and instructions.
Ingredients
1.2 kg pork belly
3 tbsp pork lard
2 tsp salt
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F).
Cut pork belly into cubes.
Toss pork belly cubes with salt and lard.
Smoke or bake at 150°C (300°F) for 3 hours until tender.
This venison stew is highly nutritious yet so easy to make. You need 15 minutes for preparations and 2 hours to cook 4 servings using the following ingredients.
Ingredients
1 kg venison chunks
3 tbsp beef tallow
1 liter beef bone broth
2 tsp salt
Instructions
Brown venison in tallow.
Add broth and salt, simmer 2 hrs until tender.
Bon Appetit!
Macros (per 250 g)
420 kcal
55 g protein
20 g fat
0 g carbohydrates
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Salmon with Carnivore Hollandaise Sauce
To make two servings of this yummy baked salmon with Carnivore-friendly hollandaise sauce, you just need 20 minutes and the following ingredients.
Ingredients
2 salmon fillets (200 g each)
3 egg yolks
100 g butter
1 tsp salt
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).
Bake salmon in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes.
Whisk egg yolks over low heat in a pan, slowly stream in melted butter until thick. Then, add salt.
Preparing full-day meal bundles helps you hit your macros and keep variety without overthinking everything.
On a Fat Loss Day
Breakfast: 200 g turkey patties + 2 egg yolks fried in 1 tbsp ghee
Lunch: 180 g pan-seared cod with 1 tbsp butter
Dinner: 250 g roasted chicken thighs
Macros: 1550 kcal | 160 g protein | 90 g fat | 0 g carbohydrates
On a Muscle Gain Day
Breakfast: 300 g ribeye + 2 fried eggs
Lunch: 200 g pork belly + 50 g liver pâté
Dinner: 250 g lamb chops + 20 g marrow
Macros: 2450 kcal | 190 g protein | 165 g fat | 0 g carbohydrates
Nutritional Tips You Must Know
Eating meat is not the most important rule of the Carnivore Diet. You should choose foods that provide the micronutrients you need.
The table below shows the best animal-based food sources that can give you various health benefits.
Nutrient
Best Sources
Benefits
Vitamin A
Liver, eggs
Eye health, immunity
Heme Iron
Beef, lamb
Energy, oxygen transport
Creatine
Red meat
Muscle strength
Collagen
Bone broth
Joint and skin health
Omega-3
Salmon
Anti-inflammatory effects
Rotate muscle, organ, and connective tissue cuts for complete nutrition. Also, use the following techniques to make the most of your Carnivore Diet recipes and meals.
Cooking Techniques That Change Everything
Fry skins or fatty cuts to have crispy bites.
Smoke brisket, ribs, or fish.
Marinate meats in melted tallow or duck fat.
Simmer bone broth to evaporate water and have a richer taste and more nutrient density.
Use different fats, such as beef tallow, lamb fat, and duck fat.
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Real-Life Carnivore Stories
There are numerous Carnivore Diet success stories from individuals of different ages and health statuses who tried Carnivore and found real healing and shed extra pounds in a healthy way.
Let’s answer the most frequently asked questions about Carnivore Diet recipes.
How Do I Avoid Boredom?
Rotate proteins, try new cooking methods, and choose different fat sources.
Can I Get Electrolytes without Plants?
Yes, salt, bone broth, seafood, and salted meats contain sodium, potassium, and magnesium.
Is Dairy Carnivore-Friendly?
It can be. Those on a Standard Carnivore Diet avoid dairy, but those on relaxed variations occasionally try high-fat dairy like hard cheeses and cream.
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