🥩 Carnivore Cheeseburger Casserole
Ingredients
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2 lbs ground beef (80/20 or fattier works best)
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1 tsp salt (or to taste)
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½ tsp black pepper (optional, omit for strict carnivore)
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1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
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1 tsp onion powder (optional)
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 cup heavy cream
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or cheddar + mozzarella)
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2 large eggs
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2 tbsp butter or beef tallow (for greasing)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or tallow. -
Cook the beef
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Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat.
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Season with salt (and optional spices).
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Drain excess grease only if there’s a lot—fat adds flavor.
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Make the creamy sauce
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In a bowl, whisk together:
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Cream cheese
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Heavy cream
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Eggs
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Mix until smooth (a hand mixer helps).
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Assemble the casserole
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Spread cooked beef evenly in the baking dish.
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Pour the cream mixture over the beef.
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Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly on top.
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Bake
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Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
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Let rest 10 minutes before serving (it firms up).
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Optional Carnivore Add-Ins
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Crumbled bacon on top
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Extra cheese layers
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Beef bone marrow mixed into the meat
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Egg yolks stirred into the sauce (richer texture)
Storage
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Fridge: up to 4 days
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Freezer: up to 2 months
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Reheat in oven or skillet (microwave works too)
