Burger Bowls:
2 lb Lean ground beef
1 ts Worcestershire sauce
2 ts Kosher salt
1/2 ts Ground black pepper
1 1/2 c Cheddar cheese; grated
1/2 Pkg cream cheese; softened
1/4 ts Garlic powder
2 tb Chives; chopped
6 sl Smoked bacon
Smoky Keto Burger Sauce:
1/2 c Full fat mayonnaise
1/4 c Sugar-free ketchup
1 Dill pickle; finely minced
2 ts Grainy mustard
1 tb Dehydrated onion flakes
1 ts Smoked paprika
2 ts Pickle brine
2 ds Hot sauce
Kosher salt and black pepper
Toppings:
Iceberg lettuce; shredded
Sour pickles
Red onion; sliced
Avocado slices
Banana pepper rings
What's a burger without a bun, you ask? Absolutely incredible, we
say. We've swapped out the usual bun and elevated the humble
hamburger patty to bowl status for a low-carb, high-flavour
Keto-friendly feast. The key to creating these juicy, bacon-wrapped
delights is not over-mixing the meat, and stuffing them with cheesy
goodness. Pair them with our Smoky Keto Burger sauce and your
favourite vegetable side and you'll be in burger heaven.
Keto Burger Bowls:
In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, grated cheddar, garlic
powder, and chives. Set aside
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the ground beef in
a large bowl and evenly sprinkle the salt and pepper over the meat.
Add the Worcestershire sauce. Mix evenly with hands, taking care
not to overmix. Roll the meat into 6 evenly-sized balls and place
on a prepared sheet pan.
Using a 250 mL mason jar, press down in the centre each ball and
form the meat around the outside of the jar, creating a bowl shape.
Remove the jar and repeat with the other meat balls. Divide the
cheese mixture evenly between the 6 burger bowls and fill each
centre space, then wrap a bacon slice around the outside of each
one, pressing it into the side of the bowl so it doesn't slip.
Chill for 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and
place a wire rack over it.
Transfer burger bowls to rack. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until
cooked through.
Keto Burger Sauce:
While burger bowls are cooking, combine all burger sauce
ingredients and set aside. Prepare fillings.
When burger bowls are cooked, remove them from the rack with a
small offset spatula, letting the excess fat drip away. Place on
serving platter and garnish to taste.
