Carnivore Style Beef Mince Skillet Meal
Introduction
This one pan beef mince skillet is built for a strict carnivore diet: rich, nutrient dense, high fat beef cooked hard so the edges crisp, ready in under 20 minutes. It is about as simple as a meal gets, with optional eggs or cheese to turn it into breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Use a good grass fed beef mince with plenty of fat, since the rendered fat is both the cooking medium and a big part of the point. Minimal cleanup, maximum protein, and easy to scale for the household.
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Ingredients
For 2 servings
- 500gbeef mincehigh fat
- 1 tbspbeef tallowoptional, only if the mince is lean
- 1 tspsalt
- 2eggsoptional
- 30gcheeseoptional, grated
Utensils
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- Cast iron skillet
- Wooden spoon or spatula
Cooking Steps
Heat the pan
Heat a cast iron skillet over medium high. Add a little tallow only if your mince is lean, otherwise the rendered fat is enough.
Brown the mince
Add the mince in an even layer and let it sear undisturbed for a couple of minutes to build a crust before breaking it up.
Crisp the edges
Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the mince is browned and the edges are crisp, about 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt.
Add eggs or cheese
If using, push the mince aside and fry the eggs in the fat, or scatter cheese over the mince and let it melt.
Serve
Serve straight from the pan while hot.
Nutrition
Per Serving
Recipe serves 2Nutritional values are estimates only and may vary based on specific ingredients, brands, cuts, cooking method, and portion sizes. For medical or dietary purposes, please consult a qualified nutritionist.
Tips and Pairing
People Also Ask
Is beef mince good for a carnivore diet? +
Yes. High fat beef mince is a staple of the carnivore diet, since it is affordable, nutrient dense, and delivers a good balance of protein and fat. Choosing a fattier grass fed mince helps meet energy needs without adding anything else, which suits the simple, meat only approach.
How do you get crispy edges on beef mince? +
Spread the mince in an even layer in a hot pan and let it sear undisturbed before stirring, so a crust forms. Cook in the rendered fat over medium high heat until browned. Resisting the urge to stir constantly is what gives you crisp, caramelised edges rather than steamed, grey mince.
What can you add to a carnivore beef skillet? +
For a strict carnivore meal, add eggs, cheese, butter, or bacon, all of which are animal based. Fry eggs in the rendered fat or melt cheese over the top. If you are less strict, herbs, spices, or a splash of cream work too. The skillet is easy to adapt to your household.
Do you need oil to cook beef mince? +
Not if the mince is fatty. High fat beef mince releases plenty of its own fat as it cooks, which is enough to brown and crisp it. Only add a little tallow if you are using a lean mince, otherwise the meat can stick and will not develop the same crust.
How long does beef mince take to cook? +
Beef mince takes about 8 to 10 minutes in a hot skillet to brown and crisp. Sear it undisturbed first, then stir occasionally until no pink remains and the edges are caramelised. Mince cooks quickly, so it suits fast weeknight meals and batch cooking for the week ahead.
