Welcome to the world of carnivore cooking, where the focus is on simplicity, flavor, and quality ingredients. If you're on a carnivore diet or just want to enjoy a deliciously juicy steak, this recipe is perfect for you. With minimal seasoning and a focus on high-quality meat, this carnivore steak recipe is not only easy to prepare but also incredibly satisfying. Looking for the perfect sauce to elevate your steak? These carnivore steak sauce recipes are exactly what you need.
The Perfect Carnivore Steak
The carnivore steak recipe is all about celebrating the essence of meat-its flavor, texture, and satisfaction. Whether you're committed to a carnivore lifestyle or simply indulging in a protein-rich meal, this recipe promises an unforgettable dining experience.
Selecting the Right Cut
Selecting the right cut of steak is crucial for the best flavor and texture. Filet mignon, though more delicate, provides a buttery texture that many steak lovers enjoy. Grassfed Ribeye Steaks from Aldi are a great option as well! They are cheap and usually come in a package of 2 for around $14.00.
Preparing the Steak
- Bring the Steak to Room Temperature: Before you begin cooking, let your steak sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Take the steaks out of the fridge 15-20 minutes before planning to cook to bring up to room temperature.
- Season Generously: Sprinkle sea salt on both sides of the steak. If you prefer, add a dash of black pepper. Sprinkle with rock salt on both sides.
- Preheat Your Pan: Use a cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan for the best results. Heat a non-stick frying pan over high heat until very hot.
- Add Fat to the Pan: Once the pan is hot, add a tablespoon of your chosen cooking fat.
- Sear the Steak: Carefully place the steak in the pan. Let it sear without moving it for about 3-4 minutes on one side. Place the steak on the pan and fry for 2-4 minutes depending on the thickness of the cut.
- Flip and Cook the Other Side: Turn the steak over and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes for medium-rare. Flip over and fry for a further 2 minutes, or to your preference.
- Rest the Steak: Once cooked to your liking, remove the steak from the pan and let it rest for 5-10 minutes. Transfer the steak to a chopping board and cover with aluminum foil to rest. Skirt steak must be sliced AGAINST the grain or else you’ll end up with very chewy meat.
Carnivore Steak Sauce Recipe
I spent a long time trying different steak sauce recipes, but most of them contained plant based ingredients that didn’t fit the carnivore lifestyle. This simple carnivore steak sauce is bursting with rich, savory flavors. This sauce takes less than 10 minutes to make, and you only need 4 main ingredients. Store it in your fridge, and you’ll always have a delicious topping ready for your steaks. Minimal Ingredients: You only need four main ingredients to make this sauce. Quick tip: Pin this recipe now to have it handy in your saved collection. Perfect for last-minute meal ideas!
Ingredients:
- Butter
- Cream cheese
- Beef broth
- Truffle salt. The truffle salt adds a subtle, fancy touch without making things complicated. Regular sea salt will work, but you’ll miss out on that special truffle flavor. Yes, you can use salted butter, but you’ll need to adjust the amount of truffle salt you add later.
Instructions:
- Melt the butter in a large pot over high heat. Whisk it until it froths up and starts to brown, forming brown butter. Browning butter is important for this sauce’s flavor, but it can go from perfect to burnt in seconds. The butter will go through stages - first it melts, then gets foamy, and finally starts turning golden brown with little brown bits at the bottom. If you see black specks, it’s gone too far. A light colored pot helps you see the color changes better than a dark one. Remember to whisk it often to prevent it from turning black.
- Place the cream cheese and truffle salt into a blender.
- Pour the brown butter and beef broth into the blender.
- Blend until the mixture is smooth. The sauce should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon but still be pourable. If it’s too thin, add small pieces of room temperature cream cheese while blending until you reach the desired thickness.
- Pour the sauce into a jar and use it to top steaks.
Peppercorn Steak Sauce Recipe
This recipe provides a creamy, peppery sauce that complements the richness of the steak, perfect for those following a carnivore-friendly approach.
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Ingredients:
- Steak (any cut of your choice)
- Rock Salt
- Black peppercorns: Place 1-2 teaspoons of black peppercorns in a pestle and mortar and crush. You can also use a blender, food processor or rolling pin.
- Brandy
- Beef bone broth
- Cream
Instructions:
- Prepare the Steak: Take the steaks out of the fridge 15-20 minutes before planning to cook to bring up to room temperature. Sprinkle with rock salt on both sides.
- Cook the Steak: Heat a non-stick frying pan over high heat until very hot. Place the steak on the pan and fry for 2-4 minutes depending on the thickness of the cut. Flip over and fry for a further 2 minutes, or to your preference.
- Rest the Steak: Transfer the steak to a chopping board and cover with aluminum foil to rest.
- Make the Sauce: In the same frying pan, place over medium heat and deglaze the base of the pan with the brandy. Keep simmering until the alcohol smell has evaporated.
- Pour in the beef bone broth and the peppercorns and bring to a simmer until the liquid has reduced slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and pour in the cream. Keep stirring until it has reduced to the consistency of a sauce. It should be creamy and be able to coat the back of a spoon.
- Season the Sauce: Taste the sauce and check for salt. If the steaks were salted well before frying, you shouldn’t need anymore.
- Serve: Transfer the sauce to a pouring jug. Skirt steak must be sliced AGAINST the grain or else you’ll end up with very chewy meat.
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