The Ultimate Carnivore OMAD Plate — Ribeye, Eggs, Butter

Why This Works for Intermittent Fasting

This plate was built for one meal a day. A bone-in ribeye delivers dense animal fat and protein in a single, deeply satisfying serving. Two fried eggs in butter add extra protein, choline, and healthy fat. Together, they provide sustained energy that lasts 20-24 hours without blood sugar crashes or mid-afternoon hunger. If you're going OMAD, this is the kind of meal that makes it effortless.

Ingredients

• 1 bone-in ribeye steak (approximately 350-400g / 12-14oz), ideally 1.5-2 inches thick
• 2 large eggs
• 40g (3 tablespoons) unsalted butter, divided
• 1 teaspoon sea salt (coarse flakes work best)
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
• Fresh thyme or rosemary sprig (optional)

Instructions

1. Bring the steak to room temperature. Remove the ribeye from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking. Pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.

2. Season generously. Press sea salt and black pepper into both sides of the steak. Add garlic powder if using.

3. Heat the pan. Place a heavy cast-iron or stainless-steel pan over high heat. Let it get very hot.

4. Sear the first side. Add 20g of butter to the hot pan. It will foam quickly. Lay the steak in immediately and do not move it. Sear for 3-4 minutes until a deep brown crust forms.

5. Flip and baste. Flip the steak once. Add the thyme or rosemary if using. Tilt the pan and use a spoon to continuously baste the steak with the foaming butter for 3-4 minutes.

6. Check doneness. For medium-rare, the internal temperature should read 54-57C (130-135F). For medium, 60-63C (140-145F).

7. Rest the steak. Transfer to a warm plate or cutting board and rest for 5 minutes.

8. Fry the eggs. While the steak rests, reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the remaining 20g of butter to the same pan. Crack in the eggs and fry to your preference. Baste the yolks with the foaming butter for sunny-side up with a soft yolk, or flip for over-easy.

9. Plate and serve. Place the rested steak alongside the fried eggs. Spoon any remaining pan butter over the top. Finish with a pinch of sea salt flakes.

Nutrition Per Serving

Values are approximate and vary by steak size and fat content.

Fasting Compatibility

This plate is designed for OMAD (one meal a day) and fits cleanly into 20:4 or 23:1 fasting protocols. The high fat-to-protein ratio provides slow-burning energy, and the dense calories make it easy to meet your daily nutritional needs in a single meal. Best eaten in the late afternoon or early evening.

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This recipe is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making dietary changes, especially if you have an existing health condition.