Paleo Bacon and Cheese Burger
Juicy, flavorful, and completely grain-free, this Paleo Bacon and Cheese Burger turns a classic favorite into a healthy, guilt-free indulgence. Featuring grass-fed ground beef, crispy sugar-free bacon, and a creamy, dairy-free "cheese" sauce made from nutritional yeast and coconut milk, this recipe is a must-try for anyone following a paleo or gluten-free lifestyle. The burger is wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves instead of a traditional bun, and topped with fresh avocado, tomato, and red onion for a refreshing crunch. Perfectly seared and stacked with layers of bold flavors, this high-protein, low-carb burger comes together in just 35 minutes, making it a quick, nutritious option for a weeknight dinner or weekend treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (preferably grass-fed)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 4 slices bacon (sugar-free)
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 0.25 cup coconut milk (full fat, canned)
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 whole avocado
- 4 large lettuce leaves
- 1 medium tomato
- 0.25 small red onion
Instructions
Heat the coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Shape the ground beef into two equally sized burger patties. Season both sides with sea salt and pepper.
Place the burgers in the hot skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until desired doneness is reached.
While the burgers are cooking, cook the bacon slices in a separate pan over medium heat until crispy. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes. Set the cooked bacon aside on a paper towel to absorb excess grease.
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the nutritional yeast, coconut milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of sea salt to make a cheese sauce. Stir until well combined and heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove the burgers from the skillet and top each with the cheese sauce and two slices of bacon.
Slice the avocado, tomato, and red onion thinly.
Assemble each Paleo bacon and cheese burger using the lettuce leaves as the bun. Place the burger patty on one leaf, top with slices of avocado, tomato, and red onion. Cap it with another lettuce leaf. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1862 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 150.0 g | 192% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.0 g | 330% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 320 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 3093 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.6 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.6 g | ||
| Protein | 95.6 g | 191% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 119 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 2618 mg | 56% | |
*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.
