Carnivore Cheesy Italian Ground Beef Frittata Cups

This carnivore ground beef recipe is inspired by the flavors of Italy with deliciously melted mozzarella in every bite. This carnivore diet recipe is perfect for busy mornings, slow brunches, pic-nic lunches, afternoon snacks, and light dinners. They are loved by the whole family and particularly great for kids-packed lunches. This carnivore recipe is so easy to make and comes together in less than 30 minutes. The Italian seasoning is what really makes this dish, but if you are following a strict carnivore diet, simply omit the herbs.

This recipe uses a regular cupcake case, if you only have a larger muffin case, double the recipe quantities to yield larger frittata cups.

What can I serve them with?

Enjoy snacking on them as they are, or serve several with a drizzle of sour cream and salad for a complete meal if your diet permits it.

What kind of ground beef should I use?

Try to source organic grass-fed ground beef as this meat comes from animals that have been naturally fed and raised ethically, without drugs and hormones. This type of meat will always be healthier and more nutritious especially on a limiting carnivore diet. For this recipe grass-fed 15% fat ground beef was used. However, you can use any ground beef of choice, lean 5%, 10%, 12%, 15%, or 20% fat are all great options. Feel free to experiment with other ground meats like venison, chicken, turkey, or pork and different herbs for more recipe variations, or alternatively try with shredded beef.

What kind of mozzarella should I use?

Be cautious of store-bought pre-shredded mozzarella as they are often coated with rice flour to prevent it from sticking together, so always check the labels. Source ‘block mozzarella’ not fresh mozzarella balls as there is a difference in moisture content. Typical American mozzarella is easy to grate and melts wonderfully.

How to store these ground beef frittata cups?

This recipe is best kept in an airtight container in the fridge and consumed within 4 days. Reheat in a microwave for about 20-30 seconds, or in an oven until warm.