🥩🧀 Carnivore Cheesy Meat Stacks (Full Recipe)
A high-protein, low-carb carnivore dish made with layers of juicy meat and melted cheese. Perfect for keto or carnivore diets and very filling.
⏱ Time
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Prep: 10 minutes
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Cook: 20 minutes
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Total: ~30 minutes
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Servings: 3–4
Ingredients
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500 g ground beef (80/20 recommended for flavor)
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6–8 slices cheddar cheese (or any meltable cheese)
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1 egg
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1 tbsp butter or beef tallow
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½ tsp salt (or to taste)
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Optional (if not strict carnivore):
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½ tsp black pepper
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¼ tsp garlic powder
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Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the meat
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In a bowl, combine:
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ground beef
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egg
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salt (and optional spices)
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Mix gently until combined.
2️⃣ Form meat patties
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Divide mixture into 6–8 small thin patties.
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Try to make them the same size so they stack neatly.
3️⃣ Cook the patties
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Heat butter or beef tallow in a skillet over medium heat.
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Cook patties 3–4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
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Remove from pan and set aside.
4️⃣ Build the stacks
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Place 1 meat patty on a plate.
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Add 1 slice of cheese on top.
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Add another patty.
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Repeat until you create 3–4 layer stacks.
5️⃣ Melt the cheese
Two ways:
Pan method
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Return stacks to skillet.
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Cover with lid for 1–2 minutes until cheese melts.
Oven method
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Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 3–5 minutes until cheese is melted.
🍽 Serve
Serve hot with:
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Fried eggs
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Crispy beef bacon
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Extra melted cheese on top
🔥 Nutrition (Approx per stack)
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Calories: ~350–450
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Protein: ~30 g
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Carbs: 0–1 g
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Fat: ~25 g
Perfect for keto, carnivore, and low-carb diets.
💡 Pro Tip: For extra flavor, add a crispy cheese crust: sprinkle shredded cheese in the pan, place the stack on top, and let it fry until the cheese becomes golden.
