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Swedish Roast Beef for the Carnivore Diet

This Swedish roast beef recipe is a perfect fit for the carnivore diet, delivering tender slices of flavorful meat that's easy to prepare and store.
With a rich, aromatic brine and a slow roasting method, this dish offers a savory way to enjoy high-protein meals while sticking to carnivore-friendly ingredients.
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Active Time 10 minutes
Total Time 16 hours
Course Main Dish
Servings 8
Calories 346 kcal

Equipment

  • Roasting pan with rack
  • Large pot
  • Large storage container with lid
  • Instant-read meat thermometer

Ingredients
  

Meat:

  • 1 boneless beef rump roast or other lean beef roast 3 to 4 pounds, frozen

For the Brine:

  • 2 cups water room temperature
  • ½ cup salt
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground Ceylon cinnamon
  • 2 cups ice water
  • 3 tablespoons honey

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Roast: Preheat your oven to 200°F. Position the frozen beef roast on a rack set in a shallow roasting pan.
  • Roast the Beef: Cook the meat slowly until it reaches your desired internal temperature, using a meat thermometer to check doneness. Aim for 125°F for rare, 135°F for medium-rare, or 145°F for medium. Expect this to take anywhere from 7 to 10 hours.
  • Make the Brine: While the beef cooks, place the room temperature water, salt, bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, ginger, nutmeg, and cinnamon into a large pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then take it off the heat. Add the ice water to cool it down quickly and stir in the honey. Let the brine rest until it reaches room temperature.
  • Brine the Roast: Once the roast is finished cooking, transfer it to a large storage container. Pour the prepared brine over the roast, ensuring it's fully submerged. Cover the container and refrigerate the beef overnight to soak in the flavors.
  • Serve: After brining, remove the roast from the liquid and pat it completely dry with paper towels. Slice the beef thinly against the grain and enjoy cold.
  • Storage: Keep the sliced meat sealed tightly in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Notes

  • This recipe works wonderfully as meal prep for the carnivore diet, offering a ready-to-eat protein source that holds up well in the fridge.
  • The aromatic spices in the brine add subtle warmth without overpowering the natural beef flavor.
  • If you'd like an even saltier or more herb-forward taste, you can increase the brine soak time by an extra day.

Nutrition

Calories: 346kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 49gFat: 14g
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