Because why not? Bacon and burgers go together like fingers and smart phones. Wrap some up for dinner tonight and be the genius cook you’ve always wanted to be. Stacked high with all their fave toppings, this keto dish is the definition of ‘crowd pleaser.’
Ingredients
- 7 oz. bacon (pork or turkey)
- 1¼ lbs ground beef or ground turkey
- 2 tbsp cold water
- 2 fresh jalapeños, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For serving
- 4 dill pickles
- 3 oz. (¾ cup) sliced cheddar cheese
- 3 oz. (21⁄3 cups) lettuce
- 2 (8 oz.) sliced tomatoes
- ½ (2 oz.) sliced red onion
- 4 tbsp mayonnaise
Instructions
- Put aside a slice of bacon for each burger and finely chop the remaining slices.
- Mix together the ground beef, water, jalapeños, chopped bacon, and spices. Shape the burgers with wet hands.
- Wrap a bacon slice around each burger. Use a brush to apply olive oil to the meat and grill each side for 5–10 minutes or until cooked through. You can also use the stove and fry them in a pan on medium-high heat
- Serve with cheddar cheese, pickles, lettuce, tomato, onion, and a dollop of mayonnaise.
