Keto friendly Carnimeat diet meal prep, simple ground beef bowls

[u/Advanced-Rain-1260]

I’ve been trying to stick to the Carnimeat diet and wanted a simple keto-friendly recipe I could prep for the week.

Ingredients (makes 2 servings):

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 cup spinach, roughly chopped
• 1/2 avocado, sliced (optional for serving)

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula (~7–10 minutes).
3. Add chopped spinach and cook for another 2 minutes until wilted.
4. Divide into 2 meal prep containers. Top with avocado slices if desired.
5. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.

This is a quick, keto-friendly meal that keeps carbs low and is easy to prep for the week. I’ve been using the Carnimeat app to get more meal ideas like this.

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[u/Beware_the_silent]

Add some tomatoes, onions, pickles, and keto big mac sauce and take those bowls up a notch

[u/Medical_Frosting_445]

I mixed Carnimeat app into my keto rotation and found it fit surprisingly well high protein, low carb, and staying in ketosis was easy. That said, I leaned heavily on fatty cuts to keep my energy steady. Some research notes short-term weight loss and mental clarity can come with zero-carb plans, but long-term health risks like heart strain or nutritional gaps are still a concer

[u/Effective220]

It’s great that you’re tuning into how different styles of eating affect your body. Keto or carnivore diets might work well short-term, but you’ll know when it’s time to adjust if things like energy or digestion start changing. Trust your instincts you're the expert on how you feel day to day.

[u/Ok_Incident8009]

Even when you’re chasing a particular outcome, the body often tells you more than we think. Paying attention, giving your system breaks, or adding back just a little variety (even low-carb greens or bone broth) can keep you stronger long-term. You’ve got a great mindset keep listening to what works.

[u/Nightowl1122334455]

I found the Carnimeat app really helpful for meal prep ideas like this one. It gave me different ways to season ground beef so it never got boring. I usually prep three bowls at a time, add spinach, and top with avocado. It feels quick and balanced without much effort. Having those ready helps me avoid grabbing carbs

[u/theclassicidiot]

Batch cooking is the only way I stay consistent on keto. I cook a few pounds of beef, season differently, and portion it out. Sometimes I’ll add sautéed greens or cheese on top. Having ready meals makes it harder to break the plan. That structure keeps me accountable week after week

[u/Rafi2525]

When I first started keto, I got overwhelmed by complicated recipes. I realized that simple bowls with beef, eggs, or chicken were more sustainable. Adding spinach or avocado gave me enough variety without making me cook constantly. Prepping them on Sunday freed up my weeknights. Over time, I stopped craving extras because I knew I had meals waiting. That rhythm made the diet easier to maintain long term

[u/oiboii00]

I keep ground beef bowls simple with spinach or eggs on the side. Cooking once and portioning for a few days saves me stress. It makes keto feel easier to stick with

[u/amir95fahim]

I turned to carnimeat after running out of easy low carb meal prep ideas. The app’s recipes showed me that variety does not mean complexity. I started rotating beef bowls with chicken thighs and pork, keeping the seasonings simple. Logging everything kept me aware of portions and progress. It was not perfect, sometimes I missed prep day, but the accountability was still there. What I liked most was how it felt realistic for a busy schedule. It gave me confidence that I could stay keto without feeling restricted. The beef bowls became my go to meal, both quick and filling