Ingredients
2 lbs ground beef (80/20 works best)
8–10 slices bacon (optional but recommended)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1½ cups ricotta cheese or cream cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar or provolone (optional)
2–3 eggs
Salt (to taste)
Optional: a little butter or beef tallow for greasing
Instructions
Cook the Meat
Brown the ground beef in a pan with salt.
Drain excess grease only if there’s a lot (fat = flavor).
If using bacon, cook it separately until just crispy.
Make the Cheese Layer
In a bowl, mix:
Ricotta (or cream cheese)
Eggs
A small pinch of salt
Assemble the Lasagna
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Grease a baking dish lightly with butter or tallow.
Layer in this order:
Ground beef
Bacon slices
Cheese mixture
Mozzarella
Repeat layers until ingredients are used.
Finish with mozzarella (and cheddar/provolone if using).
Bake
Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes.
Uncover and bake another 10–15 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned.
Rest & Serve
Let it rest 10 minutes before slicing (important for structure).
Optional Variations
Extra-rich: Add heavy cream to the cheese mixture
Egg-based “noodle” layers: Use thin omelets between meat layers
Spicy carnivore: Add crushed pork rinds mixed with beef fat on top
If you want, I can:
Make a dairy-free version
Adjust it for cutting vs bulking
Turn it into meal-prep portions
Just tell me 👍