Cheeseburgers… what could be a more perfect centerpiece to your casual keto feast? Heavy on the flavor and satisfaction, but light on effort! And you don’t need bread to make them wonderfully tasty — dress ’em up with delicious salsa and toppings instead!
Ingredients
Salsa
- 2 (8 oz.) tomatoes, diced
- 2 (1 oz.) scallions, sliced
- 1 (7 oz.) avocado, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- salt, to taste
Burgers
- 1½ lbs ground beef
- 1 cup (4 oz.) cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp paprika powder
- 2 tbsp fresh oregano, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp butter, for frying
Toppings
- 5 oz. (4 cups) lettuce
- ½ cup mayonnaise or vegan mayonnaise
- 5 oz. cooked bacon, crumbled
- 4 tbsp pickled jalapeños, chopped
- 2½ oz. sliced dill pickles
- 4 tbsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Chop the salsa ingredients and stir them together in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Add the seasoning and half the cheese to the ground beef. Combine using your hands or a wooden spoon.
- Make one burger per serving and pan fry or grill for 3–4 minutes on each side for a medium burger. Cook it longer if you prefer it more well done. Season with salt and pepper and add the remaining cheese on top towards the end.
- Serve on a lettuce leaf with mayo, bacon, pickled jalapeños, dill pickle, and mustard. And don’t forget the homemade salsa!
