Keto Bacon Cheeseburger Salad (Printer View)

Crispy bacon, seasoned beef, fresh veggies, and creamy sauce in one hearty bowl.

# What you'll need:

→ Meats

01 - 8 slices bacon
02 - 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)

→ Vegetables & Fresh Produce

03 - 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1 avocado, diced
06 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
07 - 1/2 cup dill pickle slices

→ Cheese

08 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

→ Burger Sauce

09 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
10 - 2 tablespoons sugar-free ketchup
11 - 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
12 - 1 tablespoon dill pickle juice
13 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
14 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Seasonings

15 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
16 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
17 - Salt and black pepper to taste

# Method:

01 - Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, approximately 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and crumble after cooling.
02 - Retain approximately 1 tablespoon bacon fat in the skillet. Add ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook over medium heat until thoroughly browned, breaking into bite-sized pieces, approximately 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat and cool slightly.
03 - Whisk together mayonnaise, sugar-free ketchup, yellow mustard, dill pickle juice, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
04 - Arrange chopped romaine lettuce in a large serving bowl or individual plates. Layer with cooked ground beef, crumbled bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, sliced red onion, dill pickle slices, and shredded cheddar cheese.
05 - Drizzle burger sauce over the salad immediately before serving to maintain optimal texture and temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • All the burger satisfaction without carb guilt, and honestly, it tastes better than the actual sandwich version.
  • Comes together in under 35 minutes, which means you can have a warm, protein-rich dinner ready before you've finished your usual scrolling.
  • The burger sauce is dangerously addictive and transforms even plain lettuce into something you'll actually crave.
02 -
  • Never dump the bacon fat; it's what transforms ground beef from sad desk food into something with actual presence and flavor.
  • Cut the avocado last and drain the pickles a bit before adding them, or you'll end up with a watery salad that tastes more like sadness than burger.
03 -
  • Add crispy fried onions or jalapeños if you want a crunch and heat component that'll make you come back for more.
  • The warm beef is non-negotiable; it melts the cheese slightly and creates this texture contrast that separates this from a sad desk salad.
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