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    Home » Low Carb

    Low Carb Burger

    Published: Nov 7, 2020 • Modified: Aug 9, 2022 by Charlotte• This post may contain affiliate links •1 Comment

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    Juicy and delicious beef patties topped with queso and caramelized onions take the prize! Make this diabetes friendly burger with a special comeback sauce in about 30 minutes.

    beef patties with melted queso and caramelized onions on top

    A delicious and easy comfort food the whole family will love! Patty melt with sweet onions and cheesy topping is perfect for your week night meal. I love this recipe served over the caramelized onions or you could use a low carb bread.

    If you are looking for more beef recipes, check out my Low Carb Beef Stroganoff Bowl, Beef and Veggie Chili Made Diabetes Friendly, Low Carb Roast Beef Roll Up and Skillet Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls.

    The finishing touch is the "Mississippi comeback sauce" which is a variation of the special sauce used on burgers and sandwiches. I used a thin slice bread for this recipe- if you are unable to find this, use a lettuce leaf to keep carb counts low. SO LET'S GET STARTED!

    patty melt on thin toasted bread
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    • What is a patty melt?
    • Why this recipe works
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Expert Tips
    • Recipe
    • Food Safety
    • Comments

    What is a patty melt?

    A traditional patty melt uses rye bread, caramelized onions and Swiss cheese. So basically, everything you love about a grilled cheese combined with everything you love about a burger! This one is a low carb version as we are using either thin sliced toast, lettuce wrap or simply served on a bed of caramelized onions.

    Why this recipe works

    • Our "comeback sauce" kicks this sandwich up a notch!
    • Queso cheese adds another layer of creamy goodness.
    • Serve with thin sliced bread if desired for an authentic patty melt experience. (Each slice adds about 7gm carb)
    • Ready in about 30 minutes!
    beef patty with queso and onions on top on white plate

    This recipe really satisfies a burger craving! It is very easy to make- here's a list of even easier meals you can try- 19 diabetes low carb meals you can (almost) make without a recipe. Another great low carb entree is our Low Carb Steak Taco Bowl and Low Carb Sausage Stuffed Poblanos!

    Ingredients

    • Onions- sweet or yellow onions will work fine.
    • Ground Beef- I used guess fed beef. Ground chuck will create a juicer burger than ground round (leaner).
    • Cheese- I love the smoothness of queso cheese.
    • Thin sliced bread- I used thin sliced bread as a base for this low carb burger.

    Instructions

    comeback sauce in glass bowl

    Step 1- Prepare comeback sauce and set aside.

    sliced white onions in black skillet
    caramelized onions on white plate

    Step 2-Slice onions and place in skillet. Cook onions until caramelized- about 10 to 15 minutes.

    beef patties with melted queso and caramelized onions on top

    Step 3, 4- Cook beef patties then add onions and queso. Serve over toast if desired.

    Hint: Use an iron skillet if available to add browning and extra flavor.

    Substitutions

    • Low Fat Diet-Make this recipe lower fat by using ground round and low fat cheese.
    • Low Sodium Diet- Use lower sodium cheese.
    • Gluten Free- Use a gluten free thin bread or use lettuce leaf as a base.
    beef patty with queso and onions on top on white plate

    Variations

    • Kid Friendly- add American cheese and hamburger buns, go easy on the onions.
    • Spicy- add your favorite hot sauce to the raw burger mix when prepping the patties.
    • Deluxe- Offer a condiment plate of sliced avocado, roasted peppers, roasted mushrooms and pickles

    Expert Tips

    • Want to make this recipe ahead? Prepare sauce, cover and store in refrigerator. Saute onions then cover and store in refrigerator. Prepare patties and store in refrigerator. When ready, cook patties then complete steps 4 and 5.
    • Cook the onions until fully caramelized- this is a key part of the recipe! Want mushrooms too? Try my Balsamic Roasted Onions and Mushrooms recipe!
    • Queso is awesome in this recipe but feel free to use the cheese you prefer.
    • Make this recipe even fewer carbs and use a lettuce leaf instead of very thin bread.

    If you like low carb eats, try out my Low Carb Chicken Philly Cheesesteak Bowl or my 15gm Carb Stuffed Potato for more delicious recipes!

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    Recipe

    burger patty with queso and onions on top in black skillet

    Low Carb Burgers

    Juicy and delicious beef patties topped with queso and caramelized onions take the prize! Make this diabetes friendly burger with a special comeback sauce in about 30 minutes.
    4.71 from 17 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Diabetic
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 383kcal
    Author: Easyhealth Living

    Ingredients

    Comeback Sauce

    • 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
    • 2 Tbsp. ketchup
    • ½ Tbsp. dill pickle relish
    • dash Worcestershire sauce

    Patties

    • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
    • 1 medium onion,sliced
    • 1 lb. ground beef, grass fed if available
    • 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
    • salt and pepper
    • 3 Tbsp. queso melting cheese
    • 8 slices thin-sliced bread optional
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    Instructions

    • To prepare Comeback Sauce:
      Mix all ingredients well.  Use this as a sandwich spread with patty melts.
    • To prepare patties:
      Heat oil or butter in a large skillet then add sliced onion. Cook and stir until soft and golden brown-about 15 minutes. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
    • Add worcestershire sauce to ground beef and form into 4 thin patties.  Sprinkle with salt and pepper as desired. Place patties in skillet  and cook over medium heat turning as needed until fully cooked.
    • Place onions on top of cooked patties, heat queso then pour melted queso over all.  
    • Toast bread slices. Spread 2 slices toast with comeback sauce then add a patty with onions and cheese to form sandwich.  

    Notes

    Expert Tips
    • Cook the onions until fully caramelized- this is a key part of the recipe!
    • Queso is awesome in this recipe but feel free to use the cheese you prefer.
    • Make this recipe even fewer carbs and use a lettuce leaf instead of very thin bread.
     
    Nutrition Facts
    Low Carb Burgers
    Serving Size
     
    1 pattie
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
     
    383
    Calories from Fat 261
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    29
    g
    45
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    9
    g
    45
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    1
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    4
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    12
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    88
    mg
    29
    %
    Sodium
     
    318
    mg
    13
    %
    Potassium
     
    435
    mg
    12
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    6
    g
    2
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    3
    g
    3
    %
    Protein
     
    24
    g
    48
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    138
    IU
    3
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    3
    mg
    4
    %
    Calcium
     
    91
    mg
    9
    %
    Iron
     
    3
    mg
    17
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Food Safety

    • Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
    • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
    • Wash hands after touching raw meat
    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooking food unattended
    • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
    • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

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    1. Jessica W.

      May 13, 2020 at 5:03 pm

      5 stars
      YUM! Very tasty. Reminds me of a Big Mac. It's super quick for a weeknight meal, too. I'll definitely make this again.

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