Description
Keto burgers with mushroom sauce offer a luxurious low-carb dining experience that satisfies hearty meat cravings. Creamy garlic-infused mushroom sauce draped over perfectly seasoned beef patties creates a rich, indulgent meal you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Dairy and Cheese:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ cup gruyere cheese, shredded
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 teaspoon garlic, crushed (about 2 cloves)
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup water or beef broth
Instructions
- Craft four generously sized ground beef patties, ensuring uniform thickness for consistent cooking.
- Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until surface is uniformly hot.
- Carefully place patties into the skillet, reducing heat to medium and allow them to sear undisturbed for 5-7 minutes, developing a rich caramelized exterior.
- Gently flip patties and continue cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes, monitoring internal temperature to achieve desired doneness (medium-rare at 135°F/57°C or medium at 145°F/63°C).
- Remove cooked patties from skillet and let rest momentarily, draining excess fat if needed.
- In a separate nonstick pan, melt butter over medium-high heat until it begins to foam.
- Add sliced mushrooms and sauté, reducing heat to medium, stirring occasionally until they transform into a golden-brown, caramelized state.
- Introduce minced garlic to the mushrooms, allowing its aromatic qualities to bloom for 30-45 seconds.
- Incorporate cream cheese, heavy cream, onion powder, thyme, salt, and black pepper, stirring until cream cheese completely dissolves and ingredients harmonize.
- Sprinkle shredded gruyere cheese into the sauce, stirring continuously until fully melted and integrated.
- Fold in sour cream and beef broth (or water), whisking until sauce reaches a smooth, velvety consistency.
- Warm sauce thoroughly, ensuring all ingredients are well-combined and heated evenly.
- Plate the burger patties and generously ladle the luxurious mushroom sauce over the top, serving immediately.
Notes
- Perfectly sear burgers by using a cast iron skillet for deep, rich flavor and crispy exterior.
- Choose high-fat ground beef with 80/20 ratio for juiciest keto-friendly burger texture.
- Create a luscious mushroom sauce by slowly melting cream cheese and incorporating gruyere for extra richness.
- Customize doneness by adjusting cooking time between 5-7 minutes per side for desired meat preparation.
- Control sauce thickness by gradually adding water or beef broth for ideal creamy consistency.
- Enhance sauce depth by sautéing mushrooms until golden brown before adding remaining ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 475 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg