Low Carb Burger with Fried Egg
Indulge in the ultimate guilt-free comfort food with this Low Carb Burger with Fried Egg recipe—a protein-packed delight that skips the bun but doesn’t skimp on flavor. Perfect for keto enthusiasts or anyone seeking to lower their carb intake, this dish features juicy, perfectly seasoned ground beef patties, crowned with melted cheddar cheese and gloriously runny fried eggs. Fresh lettuce serves as a crisp and vibrant base, while layers of ripe avocado, tangy pickles, juicy tomato slices, and red onion add depth and texture. A drizzle of mustard ties it all together, delivering a bold and flavorful punch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and wholesome burger promises to satisfy cravings without derailing your dietary goals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 pound Ground beef (85% lean)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 units Large eggs
- 2 slices Cheddar cheese slices
- 4 leaves Lettuce leaves
- 1 medium Tomato
- 0.5 unit Avocado
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 2 slices Pickles
- 2 teaspoons Mustard
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix well with your hands, but do not overwork the meat.
Divide the seasoned ground beef into two equal portions and shape each into a patty, slightly larger than your cheese slices to allow for shrinkage during cooking.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the burger patties to the skillet.
Cook each patty for 3-4 minutes on one side, then flip and place a cheddar cheese slice on the cooked side. Cook for another 3-4 minutes for medium doneness. Adjust time for your preferred doneness. Remove the patties from the heat and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Crack the eggs into the skillet gently to keep the yolks intact.
Cook the eggs for about 2-3 minutes or until the white is fully set but the yolk remains slightly runny. If you prefer firmer yolks, cover the skillet with a lid for the last minute of cooking. Remove the eggs from the heat.
While the eggs are cooking, prepare the vegetables: thickly slice the tomato, slice the avocado, and finely slice the red onion.
Assemble the burgers on plates: Start with a layer of lettuce leave as a base, place the burger patty with melted cheese on top, add a slice of tomato, avocado slices, onions, and pickles. Top with a fried egg.
Drizzle a teaspoon of mustard over each burger, use additional lettuce leaves on top as a cap if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1252 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.0 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.1 g | 176% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 574 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 3413 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.6 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.7 g | ||
| Protein | 68.3 g | 137% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.4 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 562 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1422 mg | 30% | |
*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.
