These deceptively meaty meals are a creative way for foodies to create scrumptious dishes that cleverly hide just how much they enjoy eating meaty ingredients.
Chicken and steak can provide a lot of protein in a diet, but if you happen to be a bit shy about just how much you enjoy eating these meats, then these deceptive meals will creatively cover up just how much protein there really is. Featuring recipes and dishes that at first glance look like meatless eats, these deceptively meaty meals will surely have carnivores drooling at the mere thought of these delectable dishes.
From meaty game day dips to peculiar burger-based pies and cupcakes covered in bacon, these deceptively meaty dishes will surely have meat lovers satisfied by all the scrumptious meaty ingredients.
34 Deceptively Meaty Meals
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Hybrid Beef-Pastry Sandwiches
The Double Bacon Waffle Burger is a Breakfast and Dinner Combined
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Meaty Booze-Infused Desserts
The Bacon and Beer Cupcake Recipe is a Tempting Treat
32
Wicker-Woven Pork Sandwiches
The Bacon Weave Grilled Cheese is a Guaranteed Heart Attack
31
Meaty Stick Treats
Steak Pops Are Made for Those Who Don't Have a Sweet Tooth
30
Pumpkin-Inspired Meat Sandwiches
Serve Up a Jack-O-Lantern Sloppy Joe This Halloween
29
Hamburger Dessert Hybrids
The Cinnaburger is the Love Child Between Dinner and Sugary Treats
28
Satisfying Tortoise Treats
The Redneck Turtle Burger is a Meaty Dish
27
Heart-Stopping Bunless Burgers
This Tower of Cheese, Meat and Bacon is for the Hardcore Meateater
26
Baked Holiday Deli Pies
Enhance Your Thanksgiving Menu With a Turkey-Cran Appetizer Pizza
25
Spaghetti-Themed Burgers
This Burger Replaces the Bun with Fried Spaghetti Noodles
24
Sloppy Fromage Sandwiches
This ‘Grilled Cheese Social’ Creation Incorporates a Meaty S
23
Deceitful Burrito Cakes
This Clever Cake Idea Mimics a Mexican Food Favorite
22
Savory Feline Pork Rolls
The Hello Kitty Meat Bun is a Limited-Edition Snack Food in Japan
21
Meat-Stuffed Celebration Desserts
The Turkey Donut Was Made Just in Time for Thanksgivukkah
20
Deep Dish Cheeseburger Hybrids
Pizza Hut's Cheeseburger Crust Dish is Available in the Middle East
19
Reversed Pasta Dishes
Deep Fried Spaghetti and Meatballs by DudeFoods is Bite-Sized
18
Three-in-One Meals
Get Extreme Mac and Cheese Balls with this Meatloaf Bacon Twist
17
Massive Pizza Burger Hybrids
The 'Megaburgerpizza' Creatively Uses a Pizza as a Burger Bun
16
Breakfast Hamburgers
The Pop Tart Quarter Pounder is a Sugar and Beef Infusion
15
Remixed Leftover Turkey Wraps
The Thanksgiving Burrito is a Tasty Festive Meal for the Day After
14
Breakfast-Infused Hamburgers
The Eggs Benedict Burger by DudeFoods is Savory and Delectable
13
Chunky Carnivorous Carb-Filled Sandwiches
The Lasagna Burger Offers American and Italian Flavors
12
Taco-Loving Celebrations
The Arizona Taco Festival Pays Tribute to Mexican Gourmet
11
Potato-Topped Meaty Desserts
These Meatloaf Cupcakes Will Entice the Pickiest of Eaters
10
Meaty Game Day Dips
This Super Bowl Dip Recipe is Packed With Chicken, Bacon and Artichokes
9
Overindulgent Pizza Burgers
Boston's Pizzaburger is a Meaty Concoction to Clog Arteries
8
Bacon-Wrapped Love Confections
These Conversation Hearts Get a Meaty Makeover with Bacon
7
Edible Beef Shooters
The Meat Shot Glasses by ManBQue is Made for Manly Carnivores
6
Bacon Breakfast Bowls
This 'As Seen On TV' Treat is Mouth-Watering Good
5
Fast Food-Flavored Spreads
The 'Closet Cooking' Bacon Double Cheeseburger Dip is a Mouthful
4
Peculiar Burger-Based Pies
The Deep Dish Cheeseburger Pie is for Meat-Loving Pie Enthusiasts
3
Bite-Sized Pasta Pastries
The 'Girl Who Ate Everything' Lasagna Cupcakes Serve Italian Differently
2
Gourmet Meat Fast Foods
Domino's Japan Caters Refined Tastes with its Kobe Steak Pizza
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Beefy Booze-Infused Pies
The Rough Tough Gentleman's Dish is a Guinness and Steak Lover's Dream
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Flavorful Chicken Meals
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Chunky Burger-Flavored Soups
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Impossible Meal Makers Have 19-Grams of Protein Per Serving
TV Tray-Inspired Ice Creams
The Hungry Dad Father’s Day Tray is a Deceptive Dessert
Oversized Meaty Omelettes
TheIHOP Meaty, Cheesy ‘N Crispy Mega Omelette is a Limited Time Offering
Savory BBQ Sundaes
Smokey Bones Serves Savory Sundaes with Brisket and Barbecue Pork
Vegetarian-Friendly Gravies
Heinz's HomeStyle Vegetarian Gravy Contains No Animal-Derived Products
Veggie-Forward Handheld Snacks
MingsBings Now Come in Four Meat-Filled Options
Film-Inspired Breakfast Menus
Denny's Launches the Afterlife Menu
Smart Food Diaries
Meals is a Smart Food Diary That Caters to Health Requirements
Extra-Meaty Restaurant Burgers
Applebee's Whole Lotta Bacon Burger is Packed with Meat
Bulk Protein Packs
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Plant-Based Meat Diner Partnerships
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Cheesy Artisan Meat Snacks
These New Country Archer Provisions Products Come in Two Options
Kid-Friendly Combo Meals
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Melty Triple-Layer Meat Sandwiches
The Perkins Mega Melts are Arriving Now in Four Options
Cultivated Pet Foods
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Plant-Based Protein Cups
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Vegan Foie Gras
This Plant-Based Foie Gras is Meat-Free and Guilt-Free
Heart-Healthy Digital Cookbooks
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Football-Themed Tailgate Meals
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Indulgent Plant-Based Patties
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Upcycled Meat Alternatives
Migros Crafts Alt Meat from Spent Brewer’s Grain
Plant-Based Lunch Kits
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Kid-Friendly Plant-Based Foods
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Plant-Based Chicken Alternatives
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Versatile Meat Alternatives
These Better Balance Meat Alternatives Come in Five Varieties
Vegan-Friendly Rib-Inspired Meats
MorningStar Farms Riblets Will Come in Two Tasty Flavors
Premium Alt Proteins
Abbot's Makes Plant-Rich Proteins Like Ground "Beef" & Fajita Chick'n
Heart-Healthy Hot Dogs
The Impossible Hot Dog is Plant-Based and Cholesterol-Free
Piquant Plant-Based Patties
Rebellyous Foods' Spicy Kickin’ Patties Deliver Bolder Flavor
Nutritious Organ Meat Snacks
Ancestral Beef Blend Meat Sticks Come in Two Flavors
Savory Regenerative Flour Pies
The Latest Higgidy Pies Come in Six Premium Options
Snackable Pork Meatballs
Meateors Shares Ready-to-Eat, Protein-Packed Meat Snacks
Protein-Packed Farm Bowls
Bob Evans Just Added New Farm Fresh Protein Bowls
Fermented Plant-Based Steaks
The Planted.steak is Inspired by a Beef Fillet Steak
Smoked Cantaloupe Burgers
The Possible Burger is a Meatless Burger Made to Entice Gen Z
Boldly Flavored High-Protein Meals
These Myprotein Lunch Pots are Arriving at Tesco
Effortless Charcuterie Plates
TikTok's Viral "Girl Dinner" is a Meal Made of Small Bits and Bites
Mycelium-Based Meatless Products
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Microwavable Alt Meats
The Plant-Based High-Protein Simulate Chicken Breast is Ready in 60 Seconds
Steakhouse-Inspired Cheese Burgers
Whataburger Just Unveiled Its New Bacon Steakhouse Double
Plant-Based Asian Cuisine Bites
Nasoya Plantspired Plant-Based Chick’n Bites Come in Two Flavors
Chef-Approved Plant-Based Meats
These Redefine Meat Products are Arriving in the European Market
Authentic Plant-Based Steaks
Chunk Foods is Launching Two New Products
Dairy-Free Mini Bites
Over the Moo's Indulgent Bites Replicate the Mouthfeel of Dairy
Meat-Free Deli Proteins
Quorn Launches the New Meat-Free Deli Products with Enhanced Flavors
Umami Mushroom Patties
The Actual Truffle Burger Celebrates the Taste of Vegetables
Beef-Centered Thanksgiving Menus
Pre Brands' Flip the Bird Challenges Seasonal Dining Traditions
Hybrid Meat Vegetable Concepts
Leyu Li Presents Broccopork, Mushchicken, and Peaf Hybrids
Semi-Finished Plant-Based Beef Products
These BENEO Beef Alternatives Come in Two Varieties
Protein-Packed Charcuterie Bites
Air Meats Chorizo is Half Chorizo, Half Nuts and Rice
Collaboration YouTuber Meat Snacks
The Sides Meat Snacking Range Includes Three Options
Whole Food Protein Bites
VIvera Protein Bites Come in Three Plant-Based Varieties
Savory Beer Cheese Burgers
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Cultivated Canned Pet Foods
Omni & Meatly Developed Pet Food Made with Cultivated Chicken Protein
BBQ-Style Charcuterie Kits
The BBQterie Kit Builds Smoky, Savory Grazing Boards
Plant-Powered Delicacies
"Voie Gras" is Made with Soy, Miso Paste and Truffle
Mushroom-Based Restaurant Burgers
The Beef Free Boy from The Beefy Boys is Vegan-Friendly
Mushroom-Based Meatless Steaks
Green Rebel Foods' Beefless Steak is Made with Shiitake Mushrooms
High-Protein Layered Desserts
High Pro Tiramisù Satisfies Taste Buds & Supports Nutrition
Versatile Plant-Based Meat Products
These New THIS Products are Arriving This Month in the UK
Grab-and-Go Meatless Steaks
Pukka's Vegan No Steak Slice is Ready to Enjoy Anywhere, Hot or Cold
Plant-Based Vegan Ribs
Juicy Marbles Debuts the Baby Ribs Vegan Meat Product Made From Soy Protein
Plant-Based Meat-Like Extrudates
Planteneers 'fiildTex' is Protein-Rich and Versatile
Heart-Healthy Plant-Based Meats
Beyond Meat Plant-Based Crumbles Have an Improved New Recipe
Protein-Rich Plant-Based Meatballs
Gardein Ultimate Plant-Based Meatballs Have 21-Grams of Protein
Vegan Mushroom Jerkys
Functional Mushroom Company 'Meati' Debuted a New Jerky Snack
Savory Veggie Croquettes
Desserts Inspired HappyVore's Multi-Sensory Croq’Coulis
Savory Beef Cocktails
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Grilled Cheese-Inspired Burgers
Freddy's New Grilled Cheese Steakburger is Instant Comfort Food
Meat-Based Rice Variants
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Alt Protein Dog Meals
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Flexitarian-Friendly Entrées
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Pretzel Bun Steakburgers
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Blended Game Meat Burgers
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Meaty Plant-Based Ribs
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Calorie-Minded Steak Meals
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Quarter-Pound Meatless Patties
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Extra-Meaty Sub Sandwiches
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