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Keto Patty Melt
A baked egg “bun” is crowned with a seared beef patty, cheddar cheese, avocado, and a zesty thousand island dressing in this totally satisfying keto lunch or dinner. Already have a low-carb thousand island dressing? Use it to skip making it from scratch and adjust your macros. Serving only one or two people? Halve the recipe or make all the sauce now and store the patty ingredients in the fridge for fast future meals.
Servings: 4 One Serving: 1/4 of a 4 serving recipe
Equipment
- 4 8-ounce ramekins
Ingredients
- 4 tsp butter
- 12 oz 80% lean ground beef
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, divided
- 1½ tsp onion powder, divided
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 large eggs
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp low-carb ketchup, such as Primal Kitchen brand
- 2 tsp dill pickle relish (optional)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced into 12 thin wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease the inside of the ramekins with the butter. Place the ramekins on a rimmed baking sheet pan; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, gently mix together the ground beef, 1½ teaspoons of the Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon of the onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Divide into 4 equal portions, then form each into a ⅓-inch-thick patty, about 3 inches in diameter.
- Break 1 egg into each of the prepared ramekins. Pierce each yolk with a knife to allow it to spread. Season with salt and pepper. Bake until the egg and yolks are cooked through and a very slight jiggle remains, 13 to 15 minutes. Run a butter knife or rubber spatula around each egg to release it. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon each of Worcestershire sauce and onion powder. Stir to combine, then season to taste with salt and pepper; set aside.
- Line a small rimmed baking sheet with foil. Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook until browned but slightly pink in the center, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the patties to the prepared baking sheet pan.
- Place an oven rack about 6 inches from the broiler. Preheat the broiler. Top each patty with 1 slice of cheese. Broil until the cheese is just melting, 30 to 60 seconds.
- To serve, top each baked egg with a cheesy patty followed by 3 avocado slices and a drizzle of sauce.
Nutritional Information - Macros
- 556 Calories
- 44 g Fat
- 33 g Protein
- 7 g Total Carbs
- 2 g Fiber
- 5 g Net Carbs
Tips
- Make-ahead: Mix, form, and refrigerate patties up to 24 hours ahead. Eggs can be baked, and refrigerated in an airtight container 3 days ahead. Sauce can be made and refrigerated 1 week in advance.
- If desired, substitute the beef for ground pork or lamb or use different greens like kale, mustard greens, or Swiss chard, recalculating the macros with any changes.