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Keto Juicy Lucy Burger

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 666
Author: Lisa MarcAurele
The Juicy Lucy burger is such a tasty twist on the classic cheeseburger! Instead of melting the cheese on top, it’s all gooey and melty inside the patty. This recipe mixes up some juicy ground beef with your favorite cheese, giving you a fun explosion of cheesy goodness in every single bite!
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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese cut into quarters
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • iceberg lettuce leaves for wrapping
  • 1 large tomato sliced
  • 1 small red onion sliced in rounds
  • 8-12 pickle slices

Instructions

  • Divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions and flatten each portion into a thin patty.
  • Place 4 quarters of cheddar cheese in the center of 4 of the patties.
  • Top each cheese-filled patty with another patty and press the edges together to seal, ensuring the cheese is completely enclosed.
  • Season both sides of the burgers with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat a cast iron skillet or grill to medium heat. Pan fry or grill the burgers for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until the burgers are cooked through and the cheese is melted inside.
  • While the burgers are cooking, prepare the lettuce wraps by rinsing and drying the lettuce leaves.
  • Once the burgers are done, remove them from the skillet and let them rest for a few minutes.
  • Assemble the burgers by placing each patty on a lettuce leaf. Top with tomato slices, onion slices, and pickle slices.
  • Wrap the lettuce around the burger to form a wrap.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious keto Juicy Lucy burgers!

Notes

  • Serving size = 1 burger
  • Using 80/20 blend of beef will give the burger more juice and flavor, but it can be made with leaner meat as well.
  • If desired, grill the red onions at the same time as the burgers.
  • Burgers must be cooked at medium heat to give the cheese time to melt on the inside. If burgers are cooked on higher heat the outside will cook before the cheese can melt.

Nutrition

Calories: 666 | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 178mg | Sodium: 380mg | Potassium: 789mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 576IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 179mg | Iron: 5mg

Additional Info

Net Carbs: 4 g | % Carbs: 2.5 % | % Protein: 27 % | % Fat: 70.5 % | SmartPoints: 22
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