Carnivore Steak with Creamy Garlic Sauce

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🥩 Carnivore Steak with Creamy Garlic Sauce

📝 Description

This Carnivore Steak with Creamy Garlic Sauce is rich, indulgent, and perfectly aligned with a carnivore or very low-carb lifestyle. A juicy, well-seared steak is paired with a velvety garlic cream sauce made from animal-based ingredients only—no plants, no carbs, just deep savory flavor. It’s restaurant-quality comfort food that’s surprisingly simple to make at home.

🍽️ Servings

Serves: 1
(Easily scalable for multiple portions)

⏱️ Prep & Cook Time

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes

  • Cook Time: 12–15 minutes

  • Total Time: ~20 minutes

🥩 Ingredients

Steak

  • 1 ribeye, sirloin, or New York strip steak (300–400 g / 10–14 oz)

  • Sea salt (to taste)

  • 1 tbsp beef tallow or butter

Creamy Garlic Sauce

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 3–4 garlic cloves, finely minced (optional for strict carnivore; omit if needed)

  • ½ cup heavy cream (full-fat, no additives)

  • Salt (to taste)

  • Optional: splash of bone broth for thinning

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Steak

  1. Remove steak from the fridge 20–30 minutes before cooking.

  2. Pat dry thoroughly and season generously with salt.

2️⃣ Sear the Steak

  1. Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat.

  2. Add beef tallow or butter.

  3. Sear steak for 2–3 minutes per side until a deep crust forms.

  4. Reduce heat slightly and cook to desired doneness:

    • Rare: 120–125°F (49–52°C)

    • Medium-rare: 130–135°F (54–57°C)

  5. Remove steak and rest for 5 minutes.

3️⃣ Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce

  1. Lower heat to medium.

  2. Add butter to the same pan.

  3. Sauté garlic gently for 30–45 seconds (do not brown).

  4. Pour in heavy cream and stir continuously.

  5. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until thickened.

  6. Season with salt to taste.

4️⃣ Serve

Slice steak or serve whole. Spoon garlic cream sauce generously over the top.

💡 Tips for Best Results

  • 🥩 Use high-fat cuts like ribeye for best carnivore macros.

  • 🔥 Make sure the pan is very hot before searing.

  • 🧈 Butter > oil for flavor and nutrient density.

  • 🧄 Garlic burns fast—keep heat moderate when making the sauce.

  • 💤 Resting the steak is non-negotiable for juiciness.

🥗 Nutritional Information (Approx. per serving)

(Based on ribeye steak)

  • Calories: ~850–950 kcal

  • Protein: ~55–60 g

  • Fat: ~70–75 g

  • Carbohydrates: ~1–2 g

  • Sugar: 0 g

Values vary depending on steak size and cream used.

💪 Health Benefits (Carnivore-Focused)

  • 🧠 High in bioavailable protein for muscle repair and satiety

  • 🦴 Rich in zinc, iron, and B12 for energy and immune health

  • 🔥 Zero or near-zero carbs, ideal for ketosis

  • 🧈 Healthy animal fats support hormone production

  • 😌 Extremely filling—helps reduce cravings

❓ Q & A

Q: Can I make this dairy-free?
A: Yes—omit the cream sauce and finish the steak with extra butter or bone marrow.

Q: Is garlic allowed on carnivore?
A: Strict carnivore = no. Relaxed carnivore = small amounts are common and usually tolerated.

Q: Can I use ground beef instead of steak?
A: Yes! Form patties and follow the same cooking method.

Q: What’s the best cream to use?
A: Heavy cream with no gums or stabilizers.

Q: Can I meal prep this?
A: Steak is best fresh, but leftovers keep well for 1–2 days refrigerated.

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