For anyone following the carnivore lifestyle, meals are built around one simple idea: fuel your body with what it was designed to thrive on. But that doesn’t mean your plate has to be boring. In fact, some of the most flavorful dishes come from the simplest ingredients—and this recipe is a perfect example.
Today’s feature highlights a go-to carnivore meal that’s easy enough for a busy weeknight but rich enough to feel like a weekend indulgence: Butter-Basted Ribeye with Crispy Beef Fat Trimmings.
Yes, it’s exactly as good as it sounds.
Why This Recipe Works
On carnivore, quality matters more than quantity. A well-marbled ribeye provides the ideal ratio of fat to protein, delivering clean energy, stable blood sugar, and incredible flavor. When you add butter basting—an old steakhouse technique—you get a restaurant-level meal that takes less than 10 minutes start to finish.
The crispy beef fat trimmings are the secret bonus. They add texture, extra richness, and a crunch that almost feels like a carnivore version of cracklins.
The Recipe: Butter-Basted Ribeye with Crispy Beef Fat
Ingredients:
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1 ribeye steak (1–1.25 inches thick preferred)
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2–3 Tbsp salted butter or beef tallow
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Beef fat trimmings (optional but highly recommended)
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Salt to taste
Instructions:
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Preheat your pan
Use a cast-iron skillet for best results. Heat over medium-high until lightly smoking. -
Render the fat
Add your beef trimmings to the hot pan. Let them crisp and release their fat. Remove the crispy pieces and set aside—they will be your topping. -
Sear the steak
Salt your ribeye generously. Lay it in the rendered fat and sear 3–4 minutes per side, depending on thickness and preferred doneness. -
Butter baste
Add butter or tallow to the pan. Tilt the skillet slightly and spoon the melted fat repeatedly over the top of the steak. This creates a caramelized crust and locks in moisture. -
Rest and serve
Let the steak rest for 5 minutes. Top with crispy beef fat trimmings. Enjoy with absolutely no guilt.
What Makes This a “Perfect Carnivore Meal”
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Nutrient Density: Ribeye is loaded with B vitamins, heme iron, and bioavailable protein.
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Satiety: The natural fat content keeps cravings low and energy stable.
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Simplicity: No carbs, no additives, no guessing—just real food.
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Flavor: When cooked properly, this recipe rivals anything from a high-end steakhouse.
Carnivore doesn’t need complicated recipes to be enjoyable. When you work with high-quality meat and simple cooking methods, every meal becomes something worth looking forward to.
