Shopping List

For carnivore focused weekly meal plans

Shopping at a grocery store can sometimes feel overwhelming. You stroll through the aisles filled with meats, veggies, and grains, and before you know it, your cart is brimming. But you can’t shake the feeling that you've forgotten something important. It’s frustrating when you end up buying way too much of one thing and not enough of another, leading to those pesky extra trips to the store that can throw off your whole week.

I've crafted a straightforward shopping list for a carnivore-based diet to combat this common quandary. This isn't just for me but for anyone seeking quick recipes, innovative ideas, or a go-to shopping list. It's practical and versatile, ensuring you make the most of every grocery run.

This list isn't rigid; it's crafted for flexibility. Feel free to adjust it to your preferences and dietary needs. Consider bookmarking this list, keeping it at arm's length, and never again will a grocery trip feel like an uphill battle.

Weekly Meal Plan Overview

• Breakfast: Bacon and eggs, sausage patties with cheese, steak and eggs with berries.

• Lunch: Grilled chicken thighs with avocado, beef burger patties, pork chop slices.

• Dinner: Ribeye steak with butter and broccoli, roast pork loin with carrots, lamb chops, bacon-wrapped chicken.

Shopping List

Proteins

• Eggs (2 dozen, for breakfast and versatility)

• Bacon (2 lbs, for breakfast and dinner)

• Sausage patties (1 lb, pre-made or ground pork to shape)

• Chicken thighs (6–8 pieces, about 3 lbs, bone-in or boneless)

• Chicken breasts (4 pieces, about 2 lbs, for bacon-wrapped option)

• Ground beef (2 lbs, for burgers)

• Ribeye steaks (2–4 pieces, about 2 lbs total)

• Pork chops (4 pieces, about 2 lbs)

• Pork loin roast (1 piece, about 2–3 lbs)

• Lamb chops (4–6 pieces, about 1.5–2 lbs)

Dairy

• Butter - unsalted (2 sticks for cooking and flavor)

• Aged raw milk cheddar cheese (shredded, 16 oz, for sausage or burgers)

• Heavy cream (1 pint, for coffee or sauces)

• Cream cheese (8 oz, optional for richness)

• Plain Yogurt for sauces (1 quart)

Fruits

• Berries (fresh or frozen, 1 pint or 12 oz bag, for breakfast or snacking)

• Avocado (4, for lunch or as a side)

• Apples (2, for snacking or a light dessert)

Vegetables

• Broccoli (1 head or 1 lb, for roasting with steak)

• Carrots (1 lb bag, for roasting with pork loin)

• Onions (1, optional for minimal flavor in cooking)

• Garlic (1 bulb, optional for seasoning)

Grains & Bread

• None (kept out for carnivore focus)

Pantry Staples

• Sea Salt

• Black pepper whole or in a grinder

• Olive oil, ghee, beef tallow, avocado oil or bacon fat

Extras

• Coffee

• Pork rinds or Masa Chips (2 bag, for snacking)

Notes

• Fruits: Berries are low-carb and pair well with breakfast or as a treat; avocados add healthy fats (technically a fruit but often used as a veggie); apples provide a simple, portable option.

• Veggies: Broccoli and carrots are nutrient-dense, roast well with meat, and keep the carb count low. Onions and garlic remain optional for flavor.

• Quantities are still scaled for two, with meat as the star. The fruits and veggies are accents, not mains.

• Adjust portions or types (e.g., swap apples for oranges) based on your preferences!