Description
A delicious and low-carb burger featuring juicy beef patties infused with tangy feta, topped with a creamy tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 recommended)
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup almond meal
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for sauce)
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1/3–1/2 cup heavy cream
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon zest (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather and measure the ingredients: ground beef, crumbled feta, egg, almond meal, salt, pepper, oregano, and garlic.
- In a bowl, mix beef, feta, beaten egg, almond meal, salt, pepper, oregano, and garlic gently. Form into 4 even patties, approximately 1/2-3/4 inch thick.
- Chill patties for 5-10 minutes.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté finely chopped shallot until translucent (2-3 minutes). Add diced tomatoes and simmer for 4-5 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and a pinch of salt, heating through. Blend for a silky texture if desired.
- In a separate skillet, heat 1-2 tbsp oil over medium-high heat. Sear patties for 3-4 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). Let them rest for 3 minutes before serving.
- Plate the patties, top with warm tomato cream sauce, garnish with parsley and lemon zest, and serve with a keto side or greens.
Notes
For a creamy sauce, consider using an immersion blender. Adjust seasonings based on dietary preferences, and experiment with additional add-ins like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg