🥩 Ultimate Carnivore Cheese Stack

Ingredients (Strict Carnivore)

2 lbs (900g) 80/20 ground beef

8–12 slices whole-milk mozzarella or provolone or white American (animal-based, no additives if possible)

1–2 tsp sea salt

Optional (if tolerated on carnivore):

Beef tallow for cooking

Egg (to bind patties, optional)

Equipment

Cast iron skillet or flat-top griddle

Metal spatula

Lid (for melting cheese)

Step 1: Form Smash Patties

Divide beef into 6–8 loose balls (about 3–4 oz each).

Do NOT overwork the meat.

Preheat skillet on high until very hot.

Add a small amount of beef tallow if needed.

Step 2: Smash & Sear

Place beef ball onto hot surface.

Smash firmly with spatula into thin patty.

Salt immediately.

Cook 2–3 minutes until deep brown crust forms.

Flip once.

Step 3: Cheese Melt

Immediately add cheese slice to each patty after flipping.

Cover pan with lid to create steam.

Let cheese melt aggressively (30–60 seconds).

For the dramatic melt like the image:

Stack patties while still hot.