Carnivore Diet Recipe
This Carnivore Diet Recipe is a simple, high-protein steak feast that’s perfect for meat lovers craving a zero-carb, animal-based meal with minimal fuss.
Ingredients
- 2 (10–12 oz) grass-fed ribeye steaks about 1½ inches thick (or New York strip)
- 2 tbsp beef tallow (substitute ghee if unavailable)
- 1 tsp fine sea salt (use Himalayan pink salt for trace minerals)
- ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper (or white pepper for milder bite)
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional, for extra punch)
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary or thyme (optional garnish)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (for smoky aroma, optional)
- 1 tbsp cold-pressed olive oil (to finish; optional)
Instructions
- Set a heavy skillet (cast iron preferred) or your outdoor grill over high heat until it’s smoking hot—about 5 minutes. Preheat keeps the steak from sticking and gives you that gorgeous crust.
- Rub each side of the ribeyes with beef tallow, then sprinkle salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Pat lightly so it sticks.
- Place steaks in the pan or on the grill grates. Let them sit undisturbed for 3–4 minutes to form a golden-brown crust. Resist the urge to move them around.
- Flip with tongs, then sear the second side for another 3–4 minutes for medium-rare. Adjust by 1–2 minutes per side for more well-done.
- Tuck the rosemary or thyme sprig beside the steak; it will crisp and infuse a hint of herbaceous flavor.
- Transfer steaks to a cutting board, tent loosely with foil, and rest 5–7 minutes. This step seals in juices.
- Cut against the grain into thick slices. Drizzle with a touch of cold-pressed olive oil if you like, or spoon any pan juices over the top.
Notes
I’ve tested this recipe dozens of times—sometimes swapping ribeye for sirloin—and learned that letting the pan get really hot is half the battle. The rest? Patience. Letting steaks rest is the unsung hero of juiciness. If you prefer a sharper edge, add a pinch of pink Himalayan salt at the very end. And don’t skip the tallow; it’s what makes this an authentic carnivore diet meal rather than just a grilled steak.
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