Carnivore Deep Dish Meat Tower Pie (FULL Recipe)
Ingredients (Serves 4β6)
π₯© Meat βCrustβ Base:
- 700g (1.5 lb) ground beef (80/20)
- 1 large egg
- Salt (to taste)
π§ Layers & Filling:
- 300g sausage (crumbled & cooked)
- 20β30 slices pepperoni (sugar-free if possible)
- 2β3 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- Β½ cup cream cheese (optional, for creamy layer)
π§ Optional Topping:
- 2 tbsp butter (melted)
π¨βπ³ Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
Set to 190Β°C (375Β°F)
2. Make the Meat Crust
- Mix ground beef + egg + salt
- Press into a deep round pan (bottom + 1β2 inch sides)
π This replaces the dough completely
3. Pre-Bake the Base
- Bake for 10β12 minutes
- Remove and drain excess fat
4. Build the Layers (THE FUN PART π₯)
Layer like this:
- Mozzarella layer
- Sausage crumbles
- Pepperoni slices
- Cream cheese (small dollops)
- Repeat layers again
π Finish with a thick layer of mozzarella + cheddar on top
5. Final Bake
- Bake for 20β25 minutes
- Cheese should be melted, bubbly, slightly golden
6. Optional Finish
- Brush top with melted butter
- Broil 2β3 minutes for crispy top
7. Rest Before Cutting
- Let it sit 10 minutes
π This keeps layers intact and super juicy
π½οΈ Serving Suggestions
- Slice like a deep dish pizza π
- Serve with:
- Fried eggs
- Extra butter on top
- Crispy bacon on the side
π Variations
π₯ Bacon Explosion Version
Add bacon between layers or wrap edges
π§ Extra Cheese Lava
Add a thick cream cheese middle layer
π₯© Double Meat Crust
Add a top meat layer (like a pie lid)
π³ Breakfast Version
Add scrambled eggs between layers
β Common Questions
1. Will it fall apart?
Noβif you let it rest before slicing.
2. Too greasy?
Drain after pre-bake and use balanced fat meat.
3. Can I air fry it?
Better in oven due to thickness.
4. Can I meal prep it?
Yes! Stores 3β4 days in fridge, reheats well.
π Nutrition (Approx per serving)
- Calories: 600β800
- Protein: 35β50g
- Fat: 50β65g
- Carbs: 0g
π§ Final Thoughts
This is not just a recipeβthis is a CARNIVORE SHOWSTOPPER π₯
It looks like a deep dish pizza, eats like a meat feast, and hits every craving without breaking your diet.