If you’re embracing the carnivore lifestyle or simply looking for a decadent, zero-carb meal, this carnivore lasagne is the ultimate comfort food. Packed with layers of seasoned meat, crispy bacon, turkey slices, and gooey cheese sauce, this dish proves you don’t need carbs to enjoy a classic lasagne-inspired meal.
Here’s how to create this meat-lover’s dream step by step.
Ingredients
- 500g seasoned minced beef
- 1 tin of chopped tomatoes
- 100ml passata
- 1 pack of streaky bacon
- 1 pack of turkey slices
- 300g grated cheese (cheddar or your favourite melting cheese)
- 1 tsp paprika (optional, for topping)
For the Cheese Sauce:
- 200g cream cheese
- 200ml double cream
- 150g grated cheese (cheddar or mozzarella work well)
Method
1. Prepare the Meat Sauce
- In a pan, cook the seasoned minced beef until browned.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and passata, mixing well to create a rich meat sauce. Simmer for 5-10 minutes until thickened. Set aside.
2. Pre-Cook the Bacon Layers
- Lay streaky bacon on a baking tray and cook in the oven until slightly crispy. These will form sturdy, flavour-packed layers in your lasagne.
3. Make the Cheese Sauce
- In a saucepan, heat cream cheese and double cream over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Gradually add grated cheese, stirring continuously, until the sauce is thick and creamy. Set aside.
4. Assemble the Lasagne
Now it’s time to layer up this carnivore masterpiece:
- Start with a bacon layer as the base.
- Add a layer of turkey slices on top.
- Spread a thin layer of cheese sauce over the turkey.
- Add a layer of meat sauce, ensuring it covers the cheese.
- Repeat: bacon layer, turkey layer, and another thick layer of cheese sauce.
- Add another layer of mince, followed by bacon, turkey slices, and a final thick layer of cheese sauce.
- Top with the remaining mince, smoothing it out evenly.
5. Finish with Cheese and Paprika
- Sprinkle freshly grated cheese over the top layer.
- Dust lightly with paprika for a touch of colour and smoky flavour.
6. Bake to Perfection
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Bake the lasagne for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbling.
Serve and Enjoy
Let the lasagne cool for a few minutes before slicing into hearty portions. Pair it with a light carnivore side, like crispy chicken skin or pork crackling, for the ultimate feast.
This zero-carb lasagne is proof that you can enjoy indulgent, layered dishes without straying from a carnivore or keto lifestyle. Packed with protein, healthy fats, and incredible flavours, it’s perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or a special treat.
Try it out and let us know how your carnivore lasagne turns out—this could quickly become your go-to recipe for a satisfying, no-carb comfort meal!