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Non-Toxic Carnivore Breakfast Casserole

Sue Dunham

Sue Dunham

— 3 min read
Non-Toxic Carnivore Breakfast Casserole

Introducing a unique and non-toxic twist on the usual carnivore breakfast casserole: the Savory Beef and Egg Custard Bake. This recipe emphasizes clean, high-quality animal-based ingredients and utilizes gentle cooking methods to minimize the formation of harmful compounds like advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) and heterocyclic amines (HCAs).

Savory Beef and Egg Custard Bake

Bake time: 45min. Serves 6-8.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (450g) grass-fed ground beef
  • 12 large pasture-raised eggs
  • 1 cup (240ml) organic heavy cream
  • 1 cup (100g) shredded raw milk cheddar cheese (optional)
  • 2 tbsp grass-fed butter or ghee
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) glass or 100% ceramic baking dish with 1 tablespoon of butter or ghee.
  3. Cook Ground Beef:
    1. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter or ghee.
    2. Add the ground beef, breaking it into small pieces, and cook until browned and fully cooked.
    3. Season with sea salt and optional black pepper to taste.
    4. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
  4. Prepare Egg Mixture:
    1. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy cream until well combined.
    2. If using, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese. Optionally, reserve some to top the casserole.
  5. Assemble Casserole:
    1. Evenly spread the cooked ground beef in the prepared baking dish.
    2. Pour the egg and cream mixture over the beef, ensuring it distributes evenly.
    3. Top with reserved shredded cheddar cheese, if using.
  6. Bake:
    1. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the custard is set and the top is lightly golden.
    2. To check for doneness, insert a knife into the center; it should come out clean.
  7. Cool and Serve:
    1. Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
    2. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Here’s the breakdown of the macros (protein, fat, and carbs) for the casserole with and without cheese for different serving sizes. These are approximate values:

Macros per serving without cheese

For 6 Servings:

  • Calories: ~480 kcal
  • Protein: ~29 g
  • Fat: ~40 g
  • Carbs: ~1.8 g

For 8 Servings:

Calories: ~360 kcal

  • Protein: ~22 g
  • Fat: ~30 g
  • Carbs: ~1.4 g

Macros per Serving with Cheese

For 6 servings:

  • Calories: ~547 kcal
  • Protein: ~33 g
  • Fat: ~45 g
  • Carbs: ~2 g

For 8 servings:

  • Calories: ~410 kcal
  • Protein: ~25 g
  • Fat: ~34 g
  • Carbs: ~1.5 g

These macros make this casserole a high-fat, moderate-protein, and very low-carb meal, perfect for the carnivore diet.

Non-Toxic Cooking Tips

  • Use Safe Cookware: Opt for glass or ceramic baking dishes to avoid potential toxins from non-stick surfaces.
  • Gentle Cooking Temperature: Baking at 325°F (163°C) helps reduce the formation of AGEs and HCAs compared to higher-temperature cooking methods.
  • High-Quality Ingredients: Choosing grass-fed, pasture-raised, and organic products minimizes exposure to pesticides, hormones, and antibiotics.

Who knew clean eating could taste this good and be this easy? Make this casserole once, and you’ll find yourself wondering why breakfast was ever complicated in the first place!

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