January 2, 2020
Bacon Cheeseburger with Caramelized Onions, Avocado and Burger Sauce
Juicy burgers with melted cheese, sweet onions, savory bacon, creamy avocado, and a tangy burger sauce. This is a delicious weeknight keto meal. Make up the caramelized onions, bacon, and burger sauce ahead of time for a quick prep when you want these.
Servings: 3
Calories: 726kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons caramelized onions
- 3 slices American cheese
- 3 strips bacon halved lengthwise
- 1 pound ground beef divided, and formed into 2 patties
- 1/2 avocado sliced
- butter lettuce
- 6 pickles spears
- 1 tomato sliced
- 6 tablespoons burger sauce
Instructions
- Shape patties into rounds, flattening them down and press a large dimple into the middle of the patty (this will prevent it from bowing up in the center when cooked).
- Season with salt and pepper just before cooking (helps prevent texture changes from the salt exposure).
- Grill or cook in a cast iron skillet with a tablespoon of bacon grease over high heat, about 3-5 minutes per side (160ºF internal), or to your liking. Just before the last minute of cooking, add one slice of cheese to the top of each burger, if desired to allow it to melt.
- To serve, place a couple of butter lettuce leaves on a plate. Top with tomatoes and pickles followed by the burger. Add bacon strips and caramelized onions then drizzle with the burger sauce and top with avocado and serve.
Notes
See this post for how to prepare caramelized onions.
To prepare a large batch of bacon easily, I like to bake it in the oven. It comes out nice and flat and is easy to clean up. Simply preheat the oven to 400ºF, line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil, and place bacon on top so that it is not touching (or it will stick together). Bake for 10 minutes, flip it once, and bake another 5-10 minutes, or until crisp, depending on thickness. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil. You can then store this in the refrigerator for a week and re-crisp in the oven or microwave when desired. Save the bacon fat, it is useful for future cooking!
Nutrition Facts
Bacon Cheeseburger with Caramelized Onions, Avocado and Burger Sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
726
% Daily Value*
Fat
62
g
95
%
Saturated Fat
19
g
119
%
Cholesterol
143
mg
48
%
Sodium
725
mg
32
%
Potassium
774
mg
22
%
Carbohydrates
9
g
3
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
35
g
70
%
Vitamin A
615
IU
12
%
Vitamin C
10
mg
12
%
Calcium
264
mg
26
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Burger Sauce
Bright and tangy, this sauce goes well with burgers and tastes even better after a couple of days in the refrigerator.
Servings: 16
Calories: 104kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/2 cup pickle juice
- 1/8 cup yellow or dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- hot sauce to taste
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce optional
Instructions
- Whisk everything together and let sit one hour minimum before serving. Tastes best after several days.
Nutrition Facts
Burger Sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
104
% Daily Value*
Fat
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Cholesterol
6
mg
2
%
Sodium
258
mg
11
%
Potassium
55
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
2
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
72
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
5
mg
1
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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