Amy’s Keto / Carnivore Chili Bake
Main Dish • Beef
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 or higher fat)
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (reserve ¼ cup for topping)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes (drained)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1–2 tbsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp of Redmonds season salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Directions
- 1. Cook the Bacon
- In a large skillet, fry chopped bacon until crispy.
- Remove and set aside, leaving the grease in the pan.
- 2. Brown the Beef
- Add ground beef to the bacon grease.
- Season with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder.
- Cook until browned and no pink remains.
- 3. Add Rotel Tomatoes
- Stir in the drained Rotel.
- Simmer 3–5 minutes to blend flavors.
- Stir bacon back in.
- 4. Mix the Egg Base
- In a medium bowl:
- Whisk together eggs and heavy cream.
- Stir in ¾ cup of the cheddar cheese.
- 5. Assemble the Bake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease an 8×8 baking dish or small casserole dish.
- Pour the beef/bacon mixture evenly into the dish.
- Pour the egg/cream mixture over the top.
- Do not stir—let it settle naturally into the meat.
- Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese on top.
- 6. Bake
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the center is set and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.
