Low-Carb Bacon Burger with Guacamole
A delicious and satisfying low-carb burger made with juicy beef, crispy bacon, and fresh guacamole, wrapped in lettuce instead of a bun.
Ingredients
Burger Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20) Good quality beef for juiciness.
- 4 slices bacon Crispy, use extra if desired.
- 2 leaves large lettuce leaves (iceberg or romaine) For wrapping the burger.
- 1 cup cheese (your choice) Added at the end of cooking.
- 1 cup guacamole Homemade or store-bought.
Guacamole Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados Mashed for the guacamole.
- 1 tbsp lime juice To taste.
- 1/4 cup chopped onion For added flavor.
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro Fresh herb for flavor.
- 1 pinch salt To taste.
- 1 tomato optional Diced, if desired.
Jalapeño Aioli Ingredients (optional)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise Base for the aioli.
- 1 tbsp lime juice Fresh for flavor.
- 1 clove garlic Minced.
- 1 tbsp chopped jalapeño Fresh or jarred for heat.
Instructions
Bacon and Burger Preparation
- Cook the bacon in a nonstick pan over medium heat until crispy.
- While the bacon cooks, form ground beef into thick patties, season with salt and pepper.
- Grill or cook the burger patties for a couple of minutes on each side, flipping once.
- Add cheese on top of the patty during the last minute of cooking.
Assembly
- Use two big leaves of lettuce to wrap each burger.
- Layer with the burger patty, bacon, and a dollop of guacamole.
Optional Aioli Preparation
- To make the jalapeño aioli, mix mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic, and chopped jalapeño in a bowl.
- Spread a generous amount on the lettuce before wrapping the burger.
Notes
For best results, let the burger patties rest for a minute before wrapping. You can use wide leaves of lettuce to prevent spills, and don't hesitate to double layer for a sturdier wrap.