Bunless Bacon Burgers

Makes 4 Servings with 15.14 total net carbs (or 3.785 net carbs/serving).

 

Ingredients:

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• 1 lb ground beef (80/20 chuck)

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• 1 egg

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• 1 tablespoon minced garlic

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• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

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• 1 tsp salt

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• 1 tsp ground pepper

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• 8 pieces thick cut bacon

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• 2 tsp paprika

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• 1 tsp worchershire sauce

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• 4 slices cheese (use your favorite - gouda works great)

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• 1 teaspoon olive oil

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• 4 pieces iceberg lettuce (rinsed and dried for wrap/bun)

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Dipping Sauce:

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• 1/2 cup mayo

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• 2 tbl mustard

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• 2 tbl no sugar katchup

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Cooking:

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• Start by pre-heating oven to 375 degrees, and place 8 strips of bacon on an aluminum foil lined baking sheet. Bake for approx. 18 minutes or until the bacon is golden brown - place on paper towels to get excess grease off.

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• Pre-heat sautee pan on medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil, and when the pan is hot (you will see the oil start moving around in the pan towards the outside).

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• Mix ground beef, egg, garlic, cheese, salt, pepper, paprika and worcestershire together in medium mixing bowl. Mix well.

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• Form 4 1/4 lb patties or more smaller patties.

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• Add formed patties to pan and sear for approx. 5 minutes per side. Turn heat to low and add sliced cheese. Cover pan and melt cheese for approx. 2-3 minutes.

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• Make sure patties are cooked by checking internal temperature until it reaches 155 degrees.

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• Build your burger - Place one patty on the piece of iceberg lettuce. Add two strips of cooked bacon, drizzle sauce or add on side for dipping.

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