Carnivore Cheesy Italian Ground Beef Frittata Cups

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  • prep time

    prep time

    10 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    20 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    30 min

Carnivore Cheesy Italian Ground Beef Frittata Cups

15 ratings

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.

  • Net Carbs

    0.8 g

  • Fiber

    0.1 g

  • Total Carbs

    1 g

  • Protein

    10.1 g

  • Fats

    10.2 g

136 cals

Carnivore Cheesy Italian Ground Beef Frittata Cups

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Ingredients

  • Unsalted butter

    Unsalted butter

    2 tbsp

  • Hamburger or ground beef, 90% lean

    Hamburger or ground beef, 90% lean

    200 g

  • Italian seasoning

    Italian seasoning

    1 tbsp

  • Salt, sea salt

    Salt, sea salt

    0.5 tsp

  • Black pepper, ground

    Black pepper, ground

    0.5 tsp

  • Raw egg

    Raw egg

    6 large

  • Whipping cream, extra heavy/gourmet, not whipped

    Whipping cream, extra heavy/gourmet, not whipped

    4 tbsp

  • Tap water

    Tap water

    4 tbsp

  • Mozzarella Cheese, Shredded

    Mozzarella Cheese, Shredded

    1 cup

Recipe Steps

steps 4

30 min

  • Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C. Coat a muffin tin with unsalted butter or ghee. Heat 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter or ghee in a frying pan set over medium heat. Add the ground beef and brown until any excess water has evaporated and the meat is relatively dry. Add the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper and mix through. Remove from heat and set it aside.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Shred the mozzarella on the large edge of a box grater. Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of the beef mixture into each of the tray cavities. Top with the same amount of mozzarella.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    In a large bowl or quart-size measuring jug, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, and water. Pour the egg mixture equally between each cavity. Give the tray a little jiggle to ensure the egg mixture has filled in all the gaps between the beef and cheese.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    Bake for 20 minutes or until the eggs are set and the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before removing from their casing. They can be eaten hot or cold straight from the fridge.
    Step 4

Comments 22

  • Rocker76

    Rocker76 a month ago

    Added my favorite spices to the meat and it came out delicious!

    • StupendousMacadamia814822

      StupendousMacadamia814822 2 months ago

      I added chives and garlic so good I will make these again

      • UpbeatMacadamia258820

        UpbeatMacadamia258820 3 months ago

        I followed the instructions but added a tsp of cayenne. Delicious

        • UpbeatRadish966938

          UpbeatRadish966938 6 months ago

          Does anyone know if we can freeze these?

          • Mara

            Mara 3 months ago

            In general, eggs don’t freeze well

        • PropitiousRadish828289

          PropitiousRadish828289 9 months ago

          Keeper I added sausage meat and half gr beef So good

          • AwesomeRadish592704

            AwesomeRadish592704 a year ago

            I added minced onions, bell peppers and garlic as well as some worcestershire sauce to my ground beef, along wIth the italian seasoning

            • GorgeousCauliflower473154

              GorgeousCauliflower473154 8 months ago

              sounds good to add those items too

            • GRANNY KIA

              GRANNY KIA 10 months ago

              Doesn't it taste like eggs?

            • MirthfulArugula379546

              MirthfulArugula379546 a year ago

              Onions are high in carbs.

            • MirthfulArugula379546

              MirthfulArugula379546 a year ago

              Worcestershire sauce contains both molasses and sugar. If you’re strictly Keto anything with added sugar is a no-no.

            • GorgeousAvocado632980

              GorgeousAvocado632980 a year ago

              I did similar too: some soy sauce & diced onion.

          • JoyaS

            JoyaS a year ago

            I added Dijon mustard, sugar free ketchup, Frank's red hot, everything bagel spice etc...and it was delicious!

            • IncredibleRadish491724

              IncredibleRadish491724 4 months ago

              I wish there was a way to digitally paperclip a comment to a recipe so I could get back to my favorite hacks more easily. Gotta remember to add all of these goodies

          • Tor0930

            Tor0930 a year ago

            Wasn't a big fan of how it tasted... idk too cheesy or something for me

            • RousingArugula825696

              RousingArugula825696 a year ago

              I added garlic, celery and mushrooms to add flavor. I will make it again . Next time I will make it spicy

              • FantasticMacadamia963803

                FantasticMacadamia963803 a year ago

                Pretty good. A little bland so will add stuff to get more flavor

                • BrinWil

                  BrinWil 2 years ago

                  Try again, add fresh minced garlic when you mix the eggs, if you like garlic.

                  • A real Brit!

                    A real Brit! 2 years ago

                    Yes-even a bit of parm adds to flavor too

                • UpbeatKetone887618

                  UpbeatKetone887618 2 years ago

                  I don’t eat red meat or pork so I made this with ground chicken breast in a six piece muffin pan. It was good, but a little bland. I think because of the chicken. I would like to try this again by maybe adding Turkey bacon bits for more flavor.

                  • DonnaC1063

                    DonnaC1063 a year ago

                    I was going to try it with ground turkey. Not sure if it'll work.

                • StellarCauliflower817944

                  StellarCauliflower817944 2 years ago

                  I used a 6 cup muffin pan (large). I changed the pieces from 12 to 6, but the nutrition didn’t change.