🥓 Carnivore Quiche (Bacon & Beef Bake)
⏱️ Time
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Prep: 15 minutes
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Bake: 40–45 minutes
🍽️ Serves
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6–8 slices
🛒 Ingredients
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1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 works best)
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6 slices bacon, chopped
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8 large eggs
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1 cup heavy cream (or full-fat sour cream)
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1½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or Colby-Jack)
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½ tsp salt (adjust if bacon is salty)
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½ tsp black pepper (optional)
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Optional: ¼ tsp garlic powder (omit for strict carnivore)
🔪 Instructions
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Preheat oven
375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish or baking dish. -
Cook the meats
In a skillet over medium heat:-
Cook bacon until just crisp; remove and set aside
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In the same pan, brown ground beef in bacon fat
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Season lightly with salt & pepper
Drain excess grease if needed.
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Mix the custard
In a bowl, whisk eggs and heavy cream until smooth. -
Assemble
Spread beef evenly in the dish.
Sprinkle bacon over the top.
Add cheese evenly.
Pour egg mixture over everything. -
Bake
Bake 40–45 minutes, until center is set and top is golden. -
Rest
Let sit 10 minutes before slicing (important!).
🔥 Pro Tips
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Use a glass or ceramic dish for even cooking
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If top browns too fast, loosely tent with foil
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Resting time = clean slices
🍽️ Serving Ideas
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Breakfast, lunch, or dinner
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Add a fried egg on top for chaos energy 😄
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Great hot or cold
❓ Q & A
Q: Is this strict carnivore?
Yes — omit garlic powder & pepper if following strict rules.
Q: Can I use ground pork or sausage?
Absolutely. Pork sausage is excellent — just reduce salt.
Q: Can I make it dairy-free?
Yes:
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Replace cream with extra eggs (10 total)
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Skip cheese or use more bacon fat for richness
Q: Why is my quiche watery?
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Meat not drained
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Too much cream
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Didn’t rest before slicing
Q: Can I meal prep this?
Perfect for it.
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Fridge: 4–5 days
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Freezer: up to 2 months
Q: Can I make it in an air fryer?
Yes!
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320°F
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25–30 minutes
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Use a small metal or silicone pan
