Satisfy your burger cravings while staying keto-friendly with this delicious Keto Classic Bacon Burger! Made with juicy 80/20 ground beef patties seasoned to perfection with garlic powder and smoked paprika, this recipe is topped with melty cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh, flavorful fixings like Romaine lettuce, tomato slices, and crunchy pickles. A creamy mayo-Dijon spread adds a tangy twist, all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves to keep it low-carb and gluten-free. Ready in just 35 minutes, this mouthwatering burger is the ultimate keto comfort food, perfect for lunch, dinner, or any time you're in the mood for a guilt-free indulgence!
In a mixing bowl, gently combine the ground beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Divide the mixture into four equal parts and shape each into a patty, making a slight indentation in the center of each to prevent bulging during cooking.
Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the bacon until crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat.
In the same grill or skillet, cook the beef patties for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness. During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cover to melt the cheese.
While the burgers are cooking, prepare the toppings: wash the lettuce leaves, slice the tomato, red onion, and pickles.
In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard until well combined.
Assemble the burgers by placing a lettuce leaf on a plate, followed by a cooked pattie with melted cheddar, two slices of bacon, a tomato slice, a few onion rings, and pickles. Top with a spoonful of the mayonnaise-mustard mixture.
Serve immediately with an additional lettuce leaf on top if desired to hold the burger, or enjoy it open-faced.
Calories |
2242 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 180.7 g | 232% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.6 g | 303% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 495 mg | 165% | |
| Sodium | 5465 mg | 238% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.9 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g | ||
| Protein | 111.0 g | 222% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 504 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 2166 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.