Carnivore Beef & Egg Skillet
Carnivore Keto Low-Carb High-Protein
Carnivore Beef & Egg Skillet costs about $6.98 to make ($3.49 per serving) at U.S. grocery prices reviewed August 2026, and each serving has roughly 740 calories, 49 g protein, and 1 g net carbs. Total time: 20 min.
- 49 g protein/serving
- 740 calories/serving
- 1 g net carbs
- 20 min total time
- Easy difficulty
Ground beef, eggs, cheese, butter. Nothing else. The budget carnivore standby: over 50 grams of protein a plate from two of the cheapest animal foods in the store.
What it costs
| Ingredient | Cost |
|---|---|
| ¾ lb ground beef | $5.16 |
| 4 large eggs | $0.73 |
| 2 oz cheddar | $0.72 |
| 1 tbsp butter | $0.12 |
| salt | $0.25 |
| Total | $6.98 |
How to make it
- Brown the beef in a skillet over medium-high with salt; push to one side.
- Melt butter in the open half and crack in the eggs; cook to preference.
- Top the beef with cheddar, cover 1 minute to melt, and serve.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 740 |
| Protein | 49 g |
| Fat | 59 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Net carbs | 1 g |
| Saturated fat | 26 g |
| Sodium | 444 mg |
Substitutions
- Ground beef, 80/20 → Pork shoulder (butt), bone-in — saves $1.72/serving. diced pork shoulder, cooked longer, is cheaper per lb
Make it cheaper
Eggs are the cheapest complete protein in the store — shift the ratio toward eggs (6 eggs, ½ lb beef) and cost per plate falls further.
Common questions
How much does it cost to make Carnivore Beef & Egg Skillet?
About $6.98 total, or $3.49 per serving, using U.S. average grocery prices reviewed August 2026. Actual cost depends on your store and region.
How much protein is in Carnivore Beef & Egg Skillet?
Each serving has roughly 49 g of protein (740 calories per serving), computed from USDA-typical ingredient values.
How can I make Carnivore Beef & Egg Skillet cheaper?
Eggs are the cheapest complete protein in the store — shift the ratio toward eggs (6 eggs, ½ lb beef) and cost per plate falls further.
Do leftovers of Carnivore Beef & Egg Skillet keep well?
Best made fresh — it's a 15-minute recipe anyway.
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9 of 49 ingredient prices come from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data; the remaining 40 are estimates. Last reviewed 2026-08-12. Your store will differ — treat every figure as a planning estimate, not a quote. Nutrition is computed from USDA-typical ingredient values and rounded.