Description

This carnivore bread recipe is a hearty, grain-free meal featuring savory ground beef with a creamy, molten herbed cheese swirl. It is a satisfying dish perfect for quick dinners or healthy meal prep.

Ingredients

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2 lbs finely ground beef (80/20 lean)
3 large eggs, beaten
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp sea salt
0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
0.5 cup full-fat cream cheese, softened
0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1 tsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
1 tsp olive oil
0.25 tsp smoked paprika
extra fresh chives, for garnish

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Instructions

Gather Ingredients and Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 175 C (350 F) and lightly grease a 23×13 cm (9×5 inch) loaf pan with olive oil.
Prepare Beef Mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, beaten eggs, 1 cup shredded mozzarella, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper, mixing gently until just combined.
Craft Herbed Cheese Swirl: In a separate medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella, finely chopped rosemary, thyme, and chives, stirring until smooth.
Layer the Loaf: Press half of the beef mixture into the prepared loaf pan. Spread the herbed cheese mixture evenly over the beef layer, leaving a small border. Gently press the remaining beef mixture on top, sealing the edges and smoothing the top.
Bake the Loaf: Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the meat is fully cooked (internal temperature 71 C or 160 F) and the top is golden brown.
Rest and Serve: Remove the loaf from the oven and let it rest in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Slice thick pieces, garnish with smoked paprika and extra fresh chives, then serve.

Notes

Resting the loaf for 10-15 minutes after baking is crucial for neat slicing. Ensure cream cheese is softened for easy mixing and consider freshly shredded mozzarella for best texture. If the beef mixture is sticky, lightly oil your hands for easier handling. Garnish with smoked paprika and extra chives for presentation.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (130 g)
Calories: 470 calories
Sugar: 1 g
Sodium: 490 mg
Fat: 40 g
Saturated Fat: 19 g
Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 3 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 53 g
Cholesterol: 36 mg